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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.16, 113.99 and 55.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.16, 113.99 and 55.87 is: 83.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.16 : 113.99 = 55.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.16/113.99 = 55.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.16x = 113.99 × 55.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.16x = 6,368.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,368.05/76.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.61

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