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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.76, 114.96 and 72.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.76, 114.96 and 72.26 is: 108.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.76 : 114.96 = 72.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.76/114.96 = 72.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.76x = 114.96 × 72.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.76x = 8,307.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,307.01/76.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.22

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