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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.51, 126.83 and 54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.51, 126.83 and 54 is: 81.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.51 : 126.83 = 54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.51/126.83 = 54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.51x = 126.83 × 54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.51x = 6,848.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,848.82/84.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.04

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