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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 75.69, 113.33 and 68.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 75.69, 113.33 and 68.18 is: 102.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    75.69 : 113.33 = 68.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    75.69/113.33 = 68.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    75.69x = 113.33 × 68.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    75.69x = 7,726.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,726.44/75.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.08

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