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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.20, 126.30 and 55.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.20, 126.30 and 55.40 is: 83.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.20 : 126.30 = 55.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.20/126.30 = 55.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.20x = 126.30 × 55.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.20x = 6,997.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,997.02/84.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.10

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