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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.16, 126.34 and 72.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.16, 126.34 and 72.20 is: 108.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.16 : 126.34 = 72.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.16/126.34 = 72.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.16x = 126.34 × 72.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.16x = 9,121.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,121.75/84.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.39

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