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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.98, 114.59 and 76.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.98, 114.59 and 76.53 is: 113.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.98 : 114.59 = 76.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.98/114.59 = 76.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.98x = 114.59 × 76.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.98x = 8,769.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,769.57/76.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.92

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