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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.46, 113.97 and 71.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.46, 113.97 and 71.33 is: 106.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.46 : 113.97 = 71.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.46/113.97 = 71.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.46x = 113.97 × 71.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.46x = 8,129.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,129.48/76.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.32

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