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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.54, 114.60 and 58.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.54, 114.60 and 58.26 is: 87.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.54 : 114.60 = 58.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.54/114.60 = 58.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.54x = 114.60 × 58.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.54x = 6,676.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,676.60/76.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.23

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