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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 75.65, 112.87 and 68.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 75.65, 112.87 and 68.93 is: 102.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    75.65 : 112.87 = 68.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    75.65/112.87 = 68.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    75.65x = 112.87 × 68.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    75.65x = 7,779.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,779.22/75.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.83

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