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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.16, 115.84 and 61.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.16, 115.84 and 61.12 is: 84.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.16 : 115.84 = 61.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.16/115.84 = 61.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.16x = 115.84 × 61.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.16x = 7,080.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,080.14/84.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.13

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