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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.52, 102.65 and 61.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.52, 102.65 and 61.76 is: 92.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.52 : 102.65 = 61.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.52/102.65 = 61.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.52x = 102.65 × 61.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.52x = 6,339.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,339.66/68.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.52

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