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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.93, 115.46 and 72.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.93, 115.46 and 72.15 is: 108.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.93 : 115.46 = 72.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.93/115.46 = 72.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.93x = 115.46 × 72.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.93x = 8,329.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,329.50/76.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.27

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