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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.17, 113.60 and 68.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.17, 113.60 and 68.88 is: 102.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.17 : 113.60 = 68.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.17/113.60 = 68.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.17x = 113.60 × 68.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.17x = 7,824.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,824.77/76.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.73

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