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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.42, 105.23 and 68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.42, 105.23 and 68 is: 93.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.42 : 105.23 = 68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.42/105.23 = 68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.42x = 105.23 × 68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.42x = 7,155.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,155.81/76.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.64

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