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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.34, 126 and 68.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.34, 126 and 68.14 is: 101.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.34 : 126 = 68.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.34/126 = 68.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.34x = 126 × 68.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.34x = 8,585.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,585.64/84.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.80

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