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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.92, 115.14 and 73.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.92, 115.14 and 73.44 is: 109.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.92 : 115.14 = 73.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.92/115.14 = 73.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.92x = 115.14 × 73.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.92x = 8,455.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,455.88/76.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.93

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