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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.49, 114.15 and 68.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.49, 114.15 and 68.39 is: 102.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.49 : 114.15 = 68.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.49/114.15 = 68.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.49x = 114.15 × 68.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.49x = 7,806.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,806.38/76.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.06

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