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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.14, 114.51 and 69.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.14, 114.51 and 69.15 is: 104.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.14 : 114.51 = 69.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.14/114.51 = 69.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.14x = 114.51 × 69.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.14x = 7,919.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,919.06/76.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.01

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