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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.75, 126.96 and 64.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.75, 126.96 and 64.22 is: 96.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.75 : 126.96 = 64.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.75/126.96 = 64.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.75x = 126.96 × 64.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.75x = 8,152.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,152.99/84.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.20

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