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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 75.23, 113.04 and 68.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 75.23, 113.04 and 68.75 is: 103.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    75.23 : 113.04 = 68.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    75.23/113.04 = 68.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    75.23x = 113.04 × 68.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    75.23x = 7,770.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,770.93/75.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.30

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