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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.01, 126.04 and 55.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.01, 126.04 and 55.11 is: 82.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.01 : 126.04 = 55.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.01/126.04 = 55.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.01x = 126.04 × 55.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.01x = 6,946.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,946.06/84.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.68

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