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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.67, 114.51 and 68.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.67, 114.51 and 68.57 is: 102.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.67 : 114.51 = 68.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.67/114.51 = 68.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.67x = 114.51 × 68.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.67x = 7,851.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,851.95/76.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.41

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