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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.62, 115.31 and 69.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.62, 115.31 and 69.16 is: 104.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.62 : 115.31 = 69.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.62/115.31 = 69.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.62x = 115.31 × 69.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.62x = 7,974.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,974.84/76.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.08

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