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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.23, 126.27 and 60.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.23, 126.27 and 60.20 is: 90.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.23 : 126.27 = 60.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.23/126.27 = 60.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.23x = 126.27 × 60.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.23x = 7,600.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,600.82/84.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.24

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