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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88.42, 121.93 and 76.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88.42, 121.93 and 76.76 is: 105.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88.42 : 121.93 = 76.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88.42/121.93 = 76.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88.42x = 121.93 × 76.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88.42x = 9,359.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,359.35/88.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.85

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