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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.93, 114.77 and 73.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.93, 114.77 and 73.55 is: 109.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.93 : 114.77 = 73.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.93/114.77 = 73.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.93x = 114.77 × 73.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.93x = 8,440.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,440.76/76.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.73

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