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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.82, 115.22 and 72.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.82, 115.22 and 72.87 is: 109.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.82 : 115.22 = 72.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.82/115.22 = 72.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.82x = 115.22 × 72.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.82x = 8,396.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,396.08/76.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.30

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