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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.06, 125.98 and 59.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.06, 125.98 and 59.69 is: 89.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.06 : 125.98 = 59.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.06/125.98 = 59.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.06x = 125.98 × 59.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.06x = 7,519.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,519.91/84.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.46

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