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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.84, 127.98 and 77.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.84, 127.98 and 77.76 is: 115.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.84 : 127.98 = 77.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.84/127.98 = 77.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.84x = 127.98 × 77.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.84x = 9,951.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,951.72/85.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.93

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