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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 77.29, 115.36 and 68.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 77.29, 115.36 and 68.17 is: 101.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    77.29 : 115.36 = 68.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    77.29/115.36 = 68.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    77.29x = 115.36 × 68.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    77.29x = 7,864.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,864.09/77.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.75

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