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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.19, 114.34 and 54.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.19, 114.34 and 54.57 is: 81.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.19 : 114.34 = 54.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.19/114.34 = 54.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.19x = 114.34 × 54.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.19x = 6,239.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,239.53/76.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.89

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