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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 81.76, 112.78 and 68.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 81.76, 112.78 and 68.66 is: 94.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    81.76 : 112.78 = 68.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    81.76/112.78 = 68.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    81.76x = 112.78 × 68.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    81.76x = 7,742.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,742.91/81.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.71

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