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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76, 113.82 and 67.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76, 113.82 and 67.12 is: 100.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76 : 113.82 = 67.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76/113.82 = 67.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76x = 113.82 × 67.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76x = 7,639.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,639.60/76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.52

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