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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.43, 117.95 and 76.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.43, 117.95 and 76.20 is: 105.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.43 : 117.95 = 76.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.43/117.95 = 76.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.43x = 117.95 × 76.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.43x = 8,987.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,987.41/85.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.21

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