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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.61, 105.25 and 68.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.61, 105.25 and 68.51 is: 94.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.61 : 105.25 = 68.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.61/105.25 = 68.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.61x = 105.25 × 68.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.61x = 7,210.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,210.68/76.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.12

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