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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84, 125.30 and 71.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84, 125.30 and 71.22 is: 106.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84 : 125.30 = 71.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84/125.30 = 71.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84x = 125.30 × 71.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84x = 8,923.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,923.87/84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.24

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