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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.68, 105.88 and 65.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.68, 105.88 and 65.72 is: 90.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.68 : 105.88 = 65.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.68/105.88 = 65.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.68x = 105.88 × 65.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.68x = 6,958.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,958.43/76.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.75

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