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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.77, 109.69 and 68.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.77, 109.69 and 68.78 is: 103.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.77 : 109.69 = 68.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.77/109.69 = 68.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.77x = 109.69 × 68.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.77x = 7,544.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,544.58/72.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.68

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