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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.93, 115.63 and 71.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.93, 115.63 and 71.28 is: 107.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.93 : 115.63 = 71.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.93/115.63 = 71.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.93x = 115.63 × 71.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.93x = 8,241.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,241.44/76.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.12

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