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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.62, 126.46 and 76.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.62, 126.46 and 76.52 is: 114.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.62 : 126.46 = 76.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.62/126.46 = 76.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.62x = 126.46 × 76.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.62x = 9,676.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,676.72/84.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.35

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