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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.59, 114.75 and 65.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.59, 114.75 and 65.52 is: 98.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.59 : 114.75 = 65.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.59/114.75 = 65.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.59x = 114.75 × 65.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.59x = 7,518.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,518.42/76.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.16

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