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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.56, 105.56 and 68.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.56, 105.56 and 68.88 is: 94.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.56 : 105.56 = 68.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.56/105.56 = 68.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.56x = 105.56 × 68.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.56x = 7,270.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,270.97/76.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.97

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