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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.68, 115.60 and 72.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.68, 115.60 and 72.04 is: 108.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.68 : 115.60 = 72.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.68/115.60 = 72.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.68x = 115.60 × 72.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.68x = 8,327.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,327.82/76.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.60

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