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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 75.23, 112.63 and 68.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 75.23, 112.63 and 68.02 is: 101.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    75.23 : 112.63 = 68.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    75.23/112.63 = 68.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    75.23x = 112.63 × 68.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    75.23x = 7,661.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,661.59/75.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.84

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