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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.01, 114.80 and 76.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.01, 114.80 and 76.01 is: 114.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.01 : 114.80 = 76.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.01/114.80 = 76.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.01x = 114.80 × 76.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.01x = 8,724.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,724.99/76.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.80

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