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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.48, 115.98 and 76.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.48, 115.98 and 76.25 is: 104.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.48 : 115.98 = 76.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.48/115.98 = 76.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.48x = 115.98 × 76.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.48x = 8,842.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,842.90/84.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.67

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