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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.67, 114.99 and 72.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.67, 114.99 and 72.82 is: 109.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.67 : 114.99 = 72.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.67/114.99 = 72.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.67x = 114.99 × 72.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.67x = 8,373.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,373.57/76.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.22

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