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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95.79, 143.58 and 68.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95.79, 143.58 and 68.79 is: 103.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95.79 : 143.58 = 68.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95.79/143.58 = 68.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95.79x = 143.58 × 68.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95.79x = 9,876.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,876.87/95.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.11

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