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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.59, 126.57 and 66.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.59, 126.57 and 66.36 is: 99.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.59 : 126.57 = 66.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.59/126.57 = 66.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.59x = 126.57 × 66.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.59x = 8,399.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,399.19/84.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.29

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