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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.12, 125.91 and 59.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.12, 125.91 and 59.69 is: 89.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.12 : 125.91 = 59.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.12/125.91 = 59.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.12x = 125.91 × 59.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.12x = 7,514.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,514.94/84.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.34

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