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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.90, 115.92 and 71.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.90, 115.92 and 71.68 is: 108.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.90 : 115.92 = 71.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.90/115.92 = 71.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.90x = 115.92 × 71.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.90x = 8,309.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,309.15/76.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.05

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