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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 75, 103.26 and 68.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 75, 103.26 and 68.88 is: 94.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    75 : 103.26 = 68.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    75/103.26 = 68.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    75x = 103.26 × 68.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    75x = 7,112.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,112.55/75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.83

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