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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.16, 126.36 and 55.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.16, 126.36 and 55.18 is: 82.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.16 : 126.36 = 55.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.16/126.36 = 55.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.16x = 126.36 × 55.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.16x = 6,972.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,972.54/84.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.85

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