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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.84, 115.26 and 68.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.84, 115.26 and 68.76 is: 103.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.84 : 115.26 = 68.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.84/115.26 = 68.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.84x = 115.26 × 68.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.84x = 7,925.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,925.28/76.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.14

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