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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.02, 125.76 and 65.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.02, 125.76 and 65.84 is: 98.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.02 : 125.76 = 65.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.02/125.76 = 65.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.02x = 125.76 × 65.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.02x = 8,280.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,280.04/84.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.55

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