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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.92, 114.82 and 68.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.92, 114.82 and 68.29 is: 101.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.92 : 114.82 = 68.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.92/114.82 = 68.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.92x = 114.82 × 68.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.92x = 7,840.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,840.60/76.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.94

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