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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84, 115.71 and 71.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84, 115.71 and 71.76 is: 98.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84 : 115.71 = 71.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84/115.71 = 71.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84x = 115.71 × 71.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84x = 8,303.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,303.35/84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.85

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