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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.88, 115.37 and 66.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.88, 115.37 and 66.72 is: 100.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.88 : 115.37 = 66.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.88/115.37 = 66.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.88x = 115.37 × 66.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.88x = 7,697.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,697.49/76.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.12

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