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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.13, 126.06 and 66.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.13, 126.06 and 66.04 is: 98.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.13 : 126.06 = 66.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.13/126.06 = 66.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.13x = 126.06 × 66.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.13x = 8,325.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,325.00/84.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.95

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