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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 79.89, 110.15 and 68.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 79.89, 110.15 and 68.96 is: 95.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    79.89 : 110.15 = 68.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    79.89/110.15 = 68.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    79.89x = 110.15 × 68.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    79.89x = 7,595.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,595.05/79.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.07

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