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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76, 105.04 and 68.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76, 105.04 and 68.64 is: 94.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76 : 105.04 = 68.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76/105.04 = 68.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76x = 105.04 × 68.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76x = 7,209.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,209.95/76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.87

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