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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.16, 104.84 and 68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.16, 104.84 and 68 is: 93.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.16 : 104.84 = 68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.16/104.84 = 68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.16x = 104.84 × 68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.16x = 7,129.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,129.12/76.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.61

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