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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.37, 114.93 and 68.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.37, 114.93 and 68.91 is: 103.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.37 : 114.93 = 68.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.37/114.93 = 68.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.37x = 114.93 × 68.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.37x = 7,919.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,919.83/76.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.70

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