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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 77.41, 115.98 and 67.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 77.41, 115.98 and 67.96 is: 101.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    77.41 : 115.98 = 67.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    77.41/115.98 = 67.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    77.41x = 115.98 × 67.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    77.41x = 7,882.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,882.00/77.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.82

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