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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.83, 115.37 and 71.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.83, 115.37 and 71.67 is: 107.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.83 : 115.37 = 71.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.83/115.37 = 71.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.83x = 115.37 × 71.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.83x = 8,268.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,268.21/76.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.62

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