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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.49, 114.92 and 69.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.49, 114.92 and 69.69 is: 104.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.49 : 114.92 = 69.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.49/114.92 = 69.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.49x = 114.92 × 69.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.49x = 8,008.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,008.77/76.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.70

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