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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 82.74, 123.91 and 76.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 82.74, 123.91 and 76.05 is: 113.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    82.74 : 123.91 = 76.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    82.74/123.91 = 76.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    82.74x = 123.91 × 76.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    82.74x = 9,423.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,423.36/82.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.89

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