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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.56, 114.96 and 68.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.56, 114.96 and 68.70 is: 103.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.56 : 114.96 = 68.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.56/114.96 = 68.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.56x = 114.96 × 68.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.56x = 7,897.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,897.75/76.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.16

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