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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95.79, 143.70 and 68.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95.79, 143.70 and 68.67 is: 103.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95.79 : 143.70 = 68.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95.79/143.70 = 68.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95.79x = 143.70 × 68.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95.79x = 9,867.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,867.88/95.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.02

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