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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.95, 117.14 and 55.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.95, 117.14 and 55.83 is: 76.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.95 : 117.14 = 55.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.95/117.14 = 55.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.95x = 117.14 × 55.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.95x = 6,539.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,539.65/84.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.99

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