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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.08, 113.96 and 61.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.08, 113.96 and 61.65 is: 92.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.08 : 113.96 = 61.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.08/113.96 = 61.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.08x = 113.96 × 61.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.08x = 7,025.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,025.33/76.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.34

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