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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.84, 115.31 and 76.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.84, 115.31 and 76.23 is: 114.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.84 : 115.31 = 76.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.84/115.31 = 76.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.84x = 115.31 × 76.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.84x = 8,790.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,790.08/76.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.39

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