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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.96, 106.25 and 68.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.96, 106.25 and 68.76 is: 94.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.96 : 106.25 = 68.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.96/106.25 = 68.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.96x = 106.25 × 68.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.96x = 7,305.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,305.75/76.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.93

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