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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.70, 115.27 and 68.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.70, 115.27 and 68.50 is: 102.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.70 : 115.27 = 68.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.70/115.27 = 68.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.70x = 115.27 × 68.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.70x = 7,895.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,895.70/76.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.95

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