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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.68, 114.90 and 68.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.68, 114.90 and 68.04 is: 101.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.68 : 114.90 = 68.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.68/114.90 = 68.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.68x = 114.90 × 68.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.68x = 7,817.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,817.80/76.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.95

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