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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.61, 126.64 and 55.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.61, 126.64 and 55.74 is: 83.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.61 : 126.64 = 55.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.61/126.64 = 55.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.61x = 126.64 × 55.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.61x = 7,058.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,058.63/84.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.43

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