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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.72, 114.93 and 72.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.72, 114.93 and 72.28 is: 108.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.72 : 114.93 = 72.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.72/114.93 = 72.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.72x = 114.93 × 72.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.72x = 8,307.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,307.14/76.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.28

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