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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.14, 117.69 and 76.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.14, 117.69 and 76.92 is: 106.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.14 : 117.69 = 76.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.14/117.69 = 76.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.14x = 117.69 × 76.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.14x = 9,052.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,052.71/85.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.33

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