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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.39, 115.16 and 71.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.39, 115.16 and 71.17 is: 107.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.39 : 115.16 = 71.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.39/115.16 = 71.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.39x = 115.16 × 71.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.39x = 8,195.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,195.94/76.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.29

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