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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.56, 115.08 and 68.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.56, 115.08 and 68.76 is: 103.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.56 : 115.08 = 68.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.56/115.08 = 68.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.56x = 115.08 × 68.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.56x = 7,912.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,912.90/76.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.36

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