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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.27, 126.51 and 68.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.27, 126.51 and 68.34 is: 102.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.27 : 126.51 = 68.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.27/126.51 = 68.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.27x = 126.51 × 68.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.27x = 8,645.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,645.69/84.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.60

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