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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.72, 115.13 and 70.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.72, 115.13 and 70.54 is: 105.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.72 : 115.13 = 70.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.72/115.13 = 70.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.72x = 115.13 × 70.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.72x = 8,121.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,121.27/76.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.86

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