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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.73, 114.91 and 68.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.73, 114.91 and 68.18 is: 102.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.73 : 114.91 = 68.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.73/114.91 = 68.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.73x = 114.91 × 68.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.73x = 7,833.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,833.82/76.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.10

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