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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.93, 106.14 and 55.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.93, 106.14 and 55.09 is: 76.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.93 : 106.14 = 55.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.93/106.14 = 55.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.93x = 106.14 × 55.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.93x = 5,847.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,847.25/76.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.01

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