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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.76, 114.84 and 68.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.76, 114.84 and 68.27 is: 102.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.76 : 114.84 = 68.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.76/114.84 = 68.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.76x = 114.84 × 68.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.76x = 7,840.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,840.13/76.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.14

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