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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.53, 105.54 and 68.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.53, 105.54 and 68.68 is: 94.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.53 : 105.54 = 68.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.53/105.54 = 68.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.53x = 105.54 × 68.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.53x = 7,247.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,247.96/76.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.71

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