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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.15, 125.72 and 66.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.15, 125.72 and 66.12 is: 98.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.15 : 125.72 = 66.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.15/125.72 = 66.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.15x = 125.72 × 66.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.15x = 8,312.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,312.61/84.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.78

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