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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.76, 126.50 and 73.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.76, 126.50 and 73.73 is: 110.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.76 : 126.50 = 73.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.76/126.50 = 73.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.76x = 126.50 × 73.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.76x = 9,326.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,326.85/84.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.04

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