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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.56, 115.02 and 72.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.56, 115.02 and 72.24 is: 108.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.56 : 115.02 = 72.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.56/115.02 = 72.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.56x = 115.02 × 72.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.56x = 8,309.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,309.04/76.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.53

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