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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.56, 114.72 and 73.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.56, 114.72 and 73.44 is: 110.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.56 : 114.72 = 73.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.56/114.72 = 73.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.56x = 114.72 × 73.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.56x = 8,425.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,425.04/76.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.04

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