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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.16, 115.80 and 76.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.16, 115.80 and 76.72 is: 105.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.16 : 115.80 = 76.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.16/115.80 = 76.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.16x = 115.80 × 76.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.16x = 8,884.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,884.18/84.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.56

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