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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.41, 114.46 and 70.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.41, 114.46 and 70.72 is: 105.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.41 : 114.46 = 70.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.41/114.46 = 70.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.41x = 114.46 × 70.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.41x = 8,094.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,094.15/76.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.93

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