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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.83, 114.96 and 72.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.83, 114.96 and 72.21 is: 108.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.83 : 114.96 = 72.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.83/114.96 = 72.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.83x = 114.96 × 72.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.83x = 8,301.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,301.26/76.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.05

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