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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.13, 113.96 and 65.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.13, 113.96 and 65.81 is: 98.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.13 : 113.96 = 65.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.13/113.96 = 65.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.13x = 113.96 × 65.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.13x = 7,499.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,499.71/76.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.51

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