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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95.80, 143.76 and 68.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95.80, 143.76 and 68.80 is: 103.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95.80 : 143.76 = 68.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95.80/143.76 = 68.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95.80x = 143.76 × 68.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95.80x = 9,890.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,890.69/95.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.24

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