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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.95, 114.62 and 76.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.95, 114.62 and 76.68 is: 114.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.95 : 114.62 = 76.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.95/114.62 = 76.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.95x = 114.62 × 76.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.95x = 8,788.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,788.68/76.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.21

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