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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 77.16, 115.08 and 68.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 77.16, 115.08 and 68.07 is: 101.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    77.16 : 115.08 = 68.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    77.16/115.08 = 68.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    77.16x = 115.08 × 68.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    77.16x = 7,833.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,833.67/77.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.52

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