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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 77.41, 115.57 and 68.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 77.41, 115.57 and 68.30 is: 101.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    77.41 : 115.57 = 68.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    77.41/115.57 = 68.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    77.41x = 115.57 × 68.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    77.41x = 7,893.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,893.43/77.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.97

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