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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.84, 103 and 60.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.84, 103 and 60.65 is: 90.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.84 : 103 = 60.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.84/103 = 60.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.84x = 103 × 60.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.84x = 6,246.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,246.95/68.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.75

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