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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.13, 114.08 and 61.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.13, 114.08 and 61.72 is: 92.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.13 : 114.08 = 61.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.13/114.08 = 61.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.13x = 114.08 × 61.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.13x = 7,040.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,040.45/76.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.49

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