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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.95, 115.16 and 66.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.95, 115.16 and 66.92 is: 100.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.95 : 115.16 = 66.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.95/115.16 = 66.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.95x = 115.16 × 66.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.95x = 7,705.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,705.60/76.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.14

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