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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 77.36, 115.83 and 68.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 77.36, 115.83 and 68.45 is: 102.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    77.36 : 115.83 = 68.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    77.36/115.83 = 68.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    77.36x = 115.83 × 68.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    77.36x = 7,927.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,927.98/77.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.49

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