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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.22, 115.98 and 65.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.22, 115.98 and 65.74 is: 90.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.22 : 115.98 = 65.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.22/115.98 = 65.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.22x = 115.98 × 65.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.22x = 7,624.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,624.53/84.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.53

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