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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.26, 113.72 and 68.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.26, 113.72 and 68.16 is: 101.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.26 : 113.72 = 68.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.26/113.72 = 68.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.26x = 113.72 × 68.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.26x = 7,750.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,750.81/76.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.64

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