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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 75.15, 103.42 and 68.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 75.15, 103.42 and 68.25 is: 93.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    75.15 : 103.42 = 68.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    75.15/103.42 = 68.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    75.15x = 103.42 × 68.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    75.15x = 7,058.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,058.42/75.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.92

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