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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.69, 114.73 and 68.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.69, 114.73 and 68.03 is: 101.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.69 : 114.73 = 68.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.69/114.73 = 68.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.69x = 114.73 × 68.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.69x = 7,805.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,805.20/76.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.78

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