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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.75, 103.65 and 65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.75, 103.65 and 65 is: 98.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.75 : 103.65 = 65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.75/103.65 = 65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.75x = 103.65 × 65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.75x = 6,737.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,737.25/68.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.00

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