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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.29, 126.43 and 68.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.29, 126.43 and 68.22 is: 102.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.29 : 126.43 = 68.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.29/126.43 = 68.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.29x = 126.43 × 68.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.29x = 8,624.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,624.88/84.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.33

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