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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.10, 126 and 59.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.10, 126 and 59.95 is: 89.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.10 : 126 = 59.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.10/126 = 59.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.10x = 126 × 59.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.10x = 7,553.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,553.70/84.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.82

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