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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.20, 126.26 and 57.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.20, 126.26 and 57.14 is: 85.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.20 : 126.26 = 57.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.20/126.26 = 57.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.20x = 126.26 × 57.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.20x = 7,214.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,214.50/84.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.68

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