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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.80, 162.90 and 76.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.80, 162.90 and 76.76 is: 114.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.80 : 162.90 = 76.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.80/162.90 = 76.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.80x = 162.90 × 76.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.80x = 12,504.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,504.20/108.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.93

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