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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.63, 115.10 and 72.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.63, 115.10 and 72.69 is: 109.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.63 : 115.10 = 72.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.63/115.10 = 72.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.63x = 115.10 × 72.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.63x = 8,366.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,366.62/76.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.18

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