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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.13, 126.38 and 57.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.13, 126.38 and 57.13 is: 85.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.13 : 126.38 = 57.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.13/126.38 = 57.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.13x = 126.38 × 57.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.13x = 7,220.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,220.09/84.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.82

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