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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.95, 115.63 and 67.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.95, 115.63 and 67.40 is: 101.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.95 : 115.63 = 67.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.95/115.63 = 67.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.95x = 115.63 × 67.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.95x = 7,793.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,793.15/76.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.28

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