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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.58, 114.68 and 71.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.58, 114.68 and 71.18 is: 106.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.58 : 114.68 = 71.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.58/114.68 = 71.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.58x = 114.68 × 71.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.58x = 8,162.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,162.53/76.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.60

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