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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.72, 105.86 and 65.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.72, 105.86 and 65.56 is: 90.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.72 : 105.86 = 65.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.72/105.86 = 65.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.72x = 105.86 × 65.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.72x = 6,940.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,940.18/76.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.46

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