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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.96, 106.14 and 59.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.96, 106.14 and 59.68 is: 82.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.96 : 106.14 = 59.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.96/106.14 = 59.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.96x = 106.14 × 59.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.96x = 6,334.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,334.44/76.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.31

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