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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.04, 125.57 and 74.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.04, 125.57 and 74.01 is: 110.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.04 : 125.57 = 74.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.04/125.57 = 74.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.04x = 125.57 × 74.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.04x = 9,293.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,293.44/84.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.58

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