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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.70, 126.16 and 80.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.70, 126.16 and 80.75 is: 120.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.70 : 126.16 = 80.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.70/126.16 = 80.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.70x = 126.16 × 80.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.70x = 10,187.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,187.42/84.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.28

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