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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.21, 115.89 and 76.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.21, 115.89 and 76.46 is: 105.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.21 : 115.89 = 76.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.21/115.89 = 76.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.21x = 115.89 × 76.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.21x = 8,860.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,860.37/84.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.22

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