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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.89, 115.56 and 74.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.89, 115.56 and 74.78 is: 112.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.89 : 115.56 = 74.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.89/115.56 = 74.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.89x = 115.56 × 74.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.89x = 8,641.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,641.58/76.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.39

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