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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.89, 115.44 and 70.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.89, 115.44 and 70.83 is: 106.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.89 : 115.44 = 70.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.89/115.44 = 70.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.89x = 115.44 × 70.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.89x = 8,176.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,176.62/76.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.34

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