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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.14, 114.16 and 55.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.14, 114.16 and 55.86 is: 83.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.14 : 114.16 = 55.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.14/114.16 = 55.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.14x = 114.16 × 55.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.14x = 6,376.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,376.98/76.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.75

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