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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 77.62, 106.98 and 68.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 77.62, 106.98 and 68.68 is: 94.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    77.62 : 106.98 = 68.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    77.62/106.98 = 68.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    77.62x = 106.98 × 68.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    77.62x = 7,347.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,347.39/77.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.66

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