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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.65, 126.90 and 57.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.65, 126.90 and 57.65 is: 86.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.65 : 126.90 = 57.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.65/126.90 = 57.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.65x = 126.90 × 57.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.65x = 7,315.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,315.15/84.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.42

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