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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.16, 126 and 43.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.16, 126 and 43.54 is: 65.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.16 : 126 = 43.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.16/126 = 43.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.16x = 126 × 43.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.16x = 5,486.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,486.04/84.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.19

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