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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.48, 113.14 and 76.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.48, 113.14 and 76.48 is: 113.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.48 : 113.14 = 76.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.48/113.14 = 76.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.48x = 113.14 × 76.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.48x = 8,652.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,652.95/76.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.14

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