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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.82, 127.68 and 76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.82, 127.68 and 76 is: 114.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.82 : 127.68 = 76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.82/127.68 = 76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.82x = 127.68 × 76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.82x = 9,703.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,703.68/84.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.40

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