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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.76, 120.96 and 76.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.76, 120.96 and 76.82 is: 105.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.76 : 120.96 = 76.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.76/120.96 = 76.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.76x = 120.96 × 76.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.76x = 9,292.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,292.22/87.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.89

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