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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.53, 105.55 and 66.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.53, 105.55 and 66.81 is: 92.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.53 : 105.55 = 66.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.53/105.55 = 66.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.53x = 105.55 × 66.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.53x = 7,051.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,051.80/76.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.14

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