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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.67, 105.86 and 68.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.67, 105.86 and 68.88 is: 95.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.67 : 105.86 = 68.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.67/105.86 = 68.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.67x = 105.86 × 68.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.67x = 7,291.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,291.64/76.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.10

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