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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.95, 115.61 and 68.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.95, 115.61 and 68.18 is: 102.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.95 : 115.61 = 68.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.95/115.61 = 68.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.95x = 115.61 × 68.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.95x = 7,881.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,881.37/76.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.42

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