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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 75.36, 104.08 and 68.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 75.36, 104.08 and 68.88 is: 95.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    75.36 : 104.08 = 68.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    75.36/104.08 = 68.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    75.36x = 104.08 × 68.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    75.36x = 7,169.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,169.03/75.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.13

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