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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 86.26, 119.13 and 76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 86.26, 119.13 and 76 is: 104.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    86.26 : 119.13 = 76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    86.26/119.13 = 76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    86.26x = 119.13 × 76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    86.26x = 9,053.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,053.88/86.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.96

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