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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.99, 105.31 and 76.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.99, 105.31 and 76.68 is: 104.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.99 : 105.31 = 76.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.99/105.31 = 76.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.99x = 105.31 × 76.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.99x = 8,074.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,074.98/76.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.89

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