Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76, 113.88 and 67
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 76, 113.88 and 67 is: 100.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
76 : 113.88 = 67 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
76/113.88 = 67/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
76x = 113.88 × 67 - Step 4: Simplify right side
76x = 7,629.96 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,629.96/76 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 100.39
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