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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.57, 117.78 and 76.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.57, 117.78 and 76.79 is: 105.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.57 : 117.78 = 76.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.57/117.78 = 76.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.57x = 117.78 × 76.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.57x = 9,044.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,044.33/85.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.70

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