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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 75.63, 113.38 and 68.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 75.63, 113.38 and 68.88 is: 103.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    75.63 : 113.38 = 68.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    75.63/113.38 = 68.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    75.63x = 113.38 × 68.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    75.63x = 7,809.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,809.44/75.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.26

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