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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.95, 115.53 and 73.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.95, 115.53 and 73.41 is: 110.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.95 : 115.53 = 73.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.95/115.53 = 73.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.95x = 115.53 × 73.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.95x = 8,480.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,480.35/76.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.21

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