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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.98, 115.23 and 70.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.98, 115.23 and 70.47 is: 105.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.98 : 115.23 = 70.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.98/115.23 = 70.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.98x = 115.23 × 70.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.98x = 8,120.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,120.26/76.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.49

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