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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.17, 105.14 and 65.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.17, 105.14 and 65.78 is: 90.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.17 : 105.14 = 65.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.17/105.14 = 65.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.17x = 105.14 × 65.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.17x = 6,916.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,916.14/76.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.79

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