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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.94, 115 and 61.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.94, 115 and 61.56 is: 92.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.94 : 115 = 61.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.94/115 = 61.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.94x = 115 × 61.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.94x = 7,079.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,079.40/76.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.01

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