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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.16, 125.97 and 76.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.16, 125.97 and 76.74 is: 114.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.16 : 125.97 = 76.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.16/125.97 = 76.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.16x = 125.97 × 76.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.16x = 9,666.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,666.94/84.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.86

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