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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.10, 126.16 and 66.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.10, 126.16 and 66.10 is: 99.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.10 : 126.16 = 66.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.10/126.16 = 66.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.10x = 126.16 × 66.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.10x = 8,339.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,339.18/84.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.16

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