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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.52, 126.92 and 69.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.52, 126.92 and 69.40 is: 104.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.52 : 126.92 = 69.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.52/126.92 = 69.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.52x = 126.92 × 69.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.52x = 8,808.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,808.25/84.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.21

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