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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84, 126.12 and 68.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84, 126.12 and 68.16 is: 102.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84 : 126.12 = 68.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84/126.12 = 68.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84x = 126.12 × 68.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84x = 8,596.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,596.34/84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.34

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