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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.74, 127.92 and 76.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.74, 127.92 and 76.26 is: 113.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.74 : 127.92 = 76.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.74/127.92 = 76.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.74x = 127.92 × 76.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.74x = 9,755.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,755.18/85.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.78

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