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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.84, 126.62 and 64.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.84, 126.62 and 64.45 is: 96.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.84 : 126.62 = 64.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.84/126.62 = 64.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.84x = 126.62 × 64.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.84x = 8,160.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,160.66/84.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.19

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