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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.23, 114.21 and 70.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.23, 114.21 and 70.50 is: 105.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.23 : 114.21 = 70.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.23/114.21 = 70.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.23x = 114.21 × 70.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.23x = 8,051.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,051.81/76.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.63

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