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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 75.54, 103.68 and 68.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 75.54, 103.68 and 68.22 is: 93.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    75.54 : 103.68 = 68.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    75.54/103.68 = 68.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    75.54x = 103.68 × 68.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    75.54x = 7,073.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,073.05/75.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.63

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