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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.49, 114.54 and 65.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.49, 114.54 and 65.73 is: 98.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.49 : 114.54 = 65.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.49/114.54 = 65.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.49x = 114.54 × 65.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.49x = 7,528.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,528.14/76.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.42

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