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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.24, 113.80 and 68.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.24, 113.80 and 68.12 is: 101.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.24 : 113.80 = 68.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.24/113.80 = 68.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.24x = 113.80 × 68.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.24x = 7,752.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,752.06/76.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.68

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