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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.18, 114.12 and 71.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.18, 114.12 and 71.19 is: 106.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.18 : 114.12 = 71.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.18/114.12 = 71.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.18x = 114.12 × 71.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.18x = 8,124.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,124.20/76.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.64

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