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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.55, 126.89 and 73.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.55, 126.89 and 73.75 is: 110.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.55 : 126.89 = 73.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.55/126.89 = 73.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.55x = 126.89 × 73.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.55x = 9,358.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,358.14/84.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.68

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