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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.68, 115.17 and 72.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.68, 115.17 and 72.44 is: 108.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.68 : 115.17 = 72.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.68/115.17 = 72.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.68x = 115.17 × 72.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.68x = 8,342.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,342.91/76.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.80

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