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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.10, 114.21 and 70.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.10, 114.21 and 70.22 is: 105.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.10 : 114.21 = 70.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.10/114.21 = 70.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.10x = 114.21 × 70.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.10x = 8,019.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,019.83/76.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.39

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