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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.97, 114.84 and 70.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.97, 114.84 and 70.00 is: 104.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.97 : 114.84 = 70.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.97/114.84 = 70.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.97x = 114.84 × 70.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.97x = 8,038.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,038.51/76.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.43

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