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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.04, 125.95 and 72.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.04, 125.95 and 72.65 is: 108.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.04 : 125.95 = 72.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.04/125.95 = 72.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.04x = 125.95 × 72.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.04x = 9,149.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,149.98/84.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.88

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