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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 75.53, 104.26 and 68.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 75.53, 104.26 and 68.93 is: 95.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    75.53 : 104.26 = 68.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    75.53/104.26 = 68.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    75.53x = 104.26 × 68.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    75.53x = 7,186.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,186.47/75.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.14

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