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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.54, 114 and 72.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.54, 114 and 72.40 is: 107.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.54 : 114 = 72.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.54/114 = 72.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.54x = 114 × 72.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.54x = 8,253.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,253.60/76.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.83

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