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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 77.76, 115.98 and 76.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 77.76, 115.98 and 76.38 is: 113.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    77.76 : 115.98 = 76.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    77.76/115.98 = 76.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    77.76x = 115.98 × 76.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    77.76x = 8,858.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,858.55/77.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.92

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