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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 75, 103.68 and 68.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 75, 103.68 and 68.52 is: 94.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    75 : 103.68 = 68.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    75/103.68 = 68.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    75x = 103.68 × 68.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    75x = 7,104.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,104.15/75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.72

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