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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.58, 126.73 and 55.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.58, 126.73 and 55.68 is: 83.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.58 : 126.73 = 55.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.58/126.73 = 55.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.58x = 126.73 × 55.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.58x = 7,055.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,055.41/84.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.42

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