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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 75.69, 114.06 and 68.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 75.69, 114.06 and 68.49 is: 103.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    75.69 : 114.06 = 68.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    75.69/114.06 = 68.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    75.69x = 114.06 × 68.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    75.69x = 7,811.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,811.97/75.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.21

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