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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.54, 126.70 and 67.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.54, 126.70 and 67.40 is: 101.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.54 : 126.70 = 67.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.54/126.70 = 67.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.54x = 126.70 × 67.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.54x = 8,539.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,539.25/84.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.00

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