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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.22, 126.12 and 68.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.22, 126.12 and 68.72 is: 102.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.22 : 126.12 = 68.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.22/126.12 = 68.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.22x = 126.12 × 68.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.22x = 8,666.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,666.97/84.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.91

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