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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.95, 114.93 and 66.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.95, 114.93 and 66.15 is: 98.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.95 : 114.93 = 66.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.95/114.93 = 66.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.95x = 114.93 × 66.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.95x = 7,602.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,602.68/76.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.80

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