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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.96, 127.20 and 76.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.96, 127.20 and 76.76 is: 114.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.96 : 127.20 = 76.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.96/127.20 = 76.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.96x = 127.20 × 76.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.96x = 9,763.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,763.87/84.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.92

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