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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.14, 113.67 and 68.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.14, 113.67 and 68.13 is: 101.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.14 : 113.67 = 68.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.14/113.67 = 68.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.14x = 113.67 × 68.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.14x = 7,744.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,744.34/76.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.71

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