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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.92, 114.69 and 76.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.92, 114.69 and 76.82 is: 114.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.92 : 114.69 = 76.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.92/114.69 = 76.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.92x = 114.69 × 76.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.92x = 8,810.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,810.49/76.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.54

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