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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.65, 114.85 and 70.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.65, 114.85 and 70.50 is: 105.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.65 : 114.85 = 70.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.65/114.85 = 70.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.65x = 114.85 × 70.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.65x = 8,097.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,097.44/76.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.65

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