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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.91, 115 and 68.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.91, 115 and 68.83 is: 102.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.91 : 115 = 68.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.91/115 = 68.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.91x = 115 × 68.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.91x = 7,915.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,915.45/76.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.92

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