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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.93, 115.27 and 72.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.93, 115.27 and 72.83 is: 109.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.93 : 115.27 = 72.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.93/115.27 = 72.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.93x = 115.27 × 72.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.93x = 8,395.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,395.11/76.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.13

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