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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.29, 113.90 and 68.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.29, 113.90 and 68.52 is: 102.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.29 : 113.90 = 68.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.29/113.90 = 68.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.29x = 113.90 × 68.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.29x = 7,804.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,804.43/76.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.30

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