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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.27, 126.45 and 57.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.27, 126.45 and 57.16 is: 85.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.27 : 126.45 = 57.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.27/126.45 = 57.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.27x = 126.45 × 57.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.27x = 7,228.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,228.56/84.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.77

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