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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.54, 126.62 and 60.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.54, 126.62 and 60.27 is: 90.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.54 : 126.62 = 60.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.54/126.62 = 60.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.54x = 126.62 × 60.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.54x = 7,631.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,631.39/84.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.27

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