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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.79, 114.93 and 69.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.79, 114.93 and 69.87 is: 104.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.79 : 114.93 = 69.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.79/114.93 = 69.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.79x = 114.93 × 69.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.79x = 8,030.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,030.16/76.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.57

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