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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.61, 105.71 and 68.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.61, 105.71 and 68.31 is: 94.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.61 : 105.71 = 68.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.61/105.71 = 68.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.61x = 105.71 × 68.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.61x = 7,220.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,220.71/76.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.25

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