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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.76, 102.39 and 66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.76, 102.39 and 66 is: 98.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.76 : 102.39 = 66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.76/102.39 = 66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.76x = 102.39 × 66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.76x = 6,757.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,757.74/68.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.28

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