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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 75.91, 104.57 and 68.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 75.91, 104.57 and 68.14 is: 93.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    75.91 : 104.57 = 68.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    75.91/104.57 = 68.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    75.91x = 104.57 × 68.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    75.91x = 7,125.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,125.25/75.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.86

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