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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84, 125.43 and 68.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84, 125.43 and 68.75 is: 102.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84 : 125.43 = 68.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84/125.43 = 68.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84x = 125.43 × 68.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84x = 8,622.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,622.69/84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.65

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