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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.66, 105.84 and 68.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.66, 105.84 and 68.46 is: 94.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.66 : 105.84 = 68.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.66/105.84 = 68.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.66x = 105.84 × 68.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.66x = 7,244.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,244.93/76.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.51

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