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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.66, 115.65 and 72.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.66, 115.65 and 72.87 is: 109.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.66 : 115.65 = 72.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.66/115.65 = 72.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.66x = 115.65 × 72.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.66x = 8,426.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,426.98/76.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.93

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