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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.36, 125.73 and 68.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.36, 125.73 and 68.04 is: 101.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.36 : 125.73 = 68.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.36/125.73 = 68.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.36x = 125.73 × 68.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.36x = 8,554.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,554.67/84.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.41

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