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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.89, 115.22 and 70.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.89, 115.22 and 70.37 is: 105.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.89 : 115.22 = 70.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.89/115.22 = 70.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.89x = 115.22 × 70.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.89x = 8,107.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,107.46/76.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.44

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