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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.94, 127.28 and 76.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.94, 127.28 and 76.33 is: 114.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.94 : 127.28 = 76.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.94/127.28 = 76.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.94x = 127.28 × 76.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.94x = 9,715.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,715.06/84.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.38

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