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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.03, 126.21 and 53.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.03, 126.21 and 53.67 is: 80.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.03 : 126.21 = 53.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.03/126.21 = 53.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.03x = 126.21 × 53.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.03x = 6,773.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,773.69/84.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.61

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