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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.76, 102.90 and 54.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.76, 102.90 and 54.25 is: 81.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.76 : 102.90 = 54.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.76/102.90 = 54.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.76x = 102.90 × 54.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.76x = 5,582.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,582.33/68.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.19

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