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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.59, 105.75 and 72.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.59, 105.75 and 72.78 is: 100.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.59 : 105.75 = 72.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.59/105.75 = 72.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.59x = 105.75 × 72.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.59x = 7,696.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,696.49/76.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.49

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