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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84, 125.84 and 71.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84, 125.84 and 71.92 is: 107.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84 : 125.84 = 71.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84/125.84 = 71.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84x = 125.84 × 71.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84x = 9,050.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,050.41/84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.74

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