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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85, 117.21 and 76.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85, 117.21 and 76.27 is: 105.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85 : 117.21 = 76.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85/117.21 = 76.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85x = 117.21 × 76.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85x = 8,939.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,939.61/85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.17

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