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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76, 105.08 and 72.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76, 105.08 and 72.60 is: 100.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76 : 105.08 = 72.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76/105.08 = 72.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76x = 105.08 × 72.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76x = 7,628.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,628.81/76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.38

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