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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.92, 115.39 and 76.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.92, 115.39 and 76.33 is: 114.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.92 : 115.39 = 76.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.92/115.39 = 76.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.92x = 115.39 × 76.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.92x = 8,807.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,807.96/76.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.51

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