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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 75.68, 112.96 and 67.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 75.68, 112.96 and 67.68 is: 101.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    75.68 : 112.96 = 67.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    75.68/112.96 = 67.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    75.68x = 112.96 × 67.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    75.68x = 7,645.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,645.13/75.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.02

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