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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.86, 115.12 and 74.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.86, 115.12 and 74.90 is: 112.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.86 : 115.12 = 74.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.86/115.12 = 74.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.86x = 115.12 × 74.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.86x = 8,622.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,622.49/76.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.18

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