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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.06, 115.65 and 76.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.06, 115.65 and 76.86 is: 105.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.06 : 115.65 = 76.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.06/115.65 = 76.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.06x = 115.65 × 76.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.06x = 8,888.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,888.86/84.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.74

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