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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.55, 114.49 and 68.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.55, 114.49 and 68.49 is: 102.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.55 : 114.49 = 68.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.55/114.49 = 68.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.55x = 114.49 × 68.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.55x = 7,841.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,841.42/76.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.44

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