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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.22, 114.43 and 65.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.22, 114.43 and 65.45 is: 98.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.22 : 114.43 = 65.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.22/114.43 = 65.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.22x = 114.43 × 65.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.22x = 7,489.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,489.69/76.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.27

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