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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.50, 117.72 and 76.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.50, 117.72 and 76.26 is: 105.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.50 : 117.72 = 76.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.50/117.72 = 76.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.50x = 117.72 × 76.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.50x = 8,977.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,977.33/85.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.00

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