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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.76, 102.88 and 59.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.76, 102.88 and 59.84 is: 89.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.76 : 102.88 = 59.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.76/102.88 = 59.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.76x = 102.88 × 59.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.76x = 6,156.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,156.34/68.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.53

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