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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.06, 104.95 and 65.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.06, 104.95 and 65.12 is: 89.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.06 : 104.95 = 65.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.06/104.95 = 65.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.06x = 104.95 × 65.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.06x = 6,834.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,834.12/76.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.86

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