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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.06, 114.17 and 71.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.06, 114.17 and 71.10 is: 106.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.06 : 114.17 = 71.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.06/114.17 = 71.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.06x = 114.17 × 71.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.06x = 8,117.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,117.49/76.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.73

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