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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.99, 126.96 and 55.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.99, 126.96 and 55.86 is: 83.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.99 : 126.96 = 55.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.99/126.96 = 55.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.99x = 126.96 × 55.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.99x = 7,091.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,091.99/84.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.44

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