If every input asks the same question, you should use a for loop and an array of inputs:
Scanner dd = new Scanner(System.in);
int[] vars = new int[3];
for(int i = 0; i < vars.length; i++) {
System.out.println("Enter next var: ");
vars[i] = dd.nextInt();
}
Or as Chip suggested, you can parse the input from one line:
Scanner in = new Scanner(System.in);
int[] vars = new int[3];
System.out.println("Enter "+vars.length+" vars: ");
for(int i = 0; i < vars.length; i++)
vars[i] = in.nextInt();
You were on the right track, and what you did works. This is just a nicer and more flexible way of doing things.