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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.23, 114.23 and 72.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.23, 114.23 and 72.18 is: 108.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.23 : 114.23 = 72.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.23/114.23 = 72.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.23x = 114.23 × 72.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.23x = 8,244.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,244.76/76.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.16

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