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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.09, 126.14 and 55.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.09, 126.14 and 55.25 is: 82.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.09 : 126.14 = 55.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.09/126.14 = 55.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.09x = 126.14 × 55.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.09x = 6,968.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,968.33/84.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.87

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