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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.17, 114.34 and 67.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.17, 114.34 and 67.11 is: 100.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.17 : 114.34 = 67.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.17/114.34 = 67.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.17x = 114.34 × 67.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.17x = 7,673.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,673.19/76.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.74

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