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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.92, 115.86 and 72.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.92, 115.86 and 72.12 is: 108.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.92 : 115.86 = 72.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.92/115.86 = 72.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.92x = 115.86 × 72.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.92x = 8,355.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,355.82/76.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.63

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