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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.61, 126.87 and 54.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.61, 126.87 and 54.19 is: 81.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.61 : 126.87 = 54.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.61/126.87 = 54.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.61x = 126.87 × 54.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.61x = 6,875.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,875.09/84.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.26

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