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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.64, 126.96 and 59.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.64, 126.96 and 59.12 is: 88.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.64 : 126.96 = 59.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.64/126.96 = 59.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.64x = 126.96 × 59.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.64x = 7,505.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,505.88/84.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.68

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