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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 77.20, 115.96 and 68.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 77.20, 115.96 and 68.70 is: 103.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    77.20 : 115.96 = 68.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    77.20/115.96 = 68.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    77.20x = 115.96 × 68.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    77.20x = 7,966.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,966.45/77.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.19

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