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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.94, 114.60 and 76.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.94, 114.60 and 76.54 is: 114.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.94 : 114.60 = 76.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.94/114.60 = 76.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.94x = 114.60 × 76.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.94x = 8,771.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,771.48/76.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.00

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