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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.76, 142.26 and 76.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.76, 142.26 and 76.88 is: 115.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.76 : 142.26 = 76.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.76/142.26 = 76.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.76x = 142.26 × 76.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.76x = 10,936.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,936.95/94.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.42

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