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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.23, 126.11 and 57.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.23, 126.11 and 57.12 is: 85.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.23 : 126.11 = 57.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.23/126.11 = 57.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.23x = 126.11 × 57.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.23x = 7,203.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,203.55/84.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.53

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