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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 82.83, 114.44 and 76.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 82.83, 114.44 and 76.76 is: 106.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    82.83 : 114.44 = 76.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    82.83/114.44 = 76.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    82.83x = 114.44 × 76.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    82.83x = 8,784.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,784.41/82.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.05

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