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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.05, 114.14 and 55.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.05, 114.14 and 55.87 is: 83.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.05 : 114.14 = 55.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.05/114.14 = 55.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.05x = 114.14 × 55.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.05x = 6,376.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,376.86/76.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.85

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