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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.60, 126.66 and 60.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.60, 126.66 and 60.56 is: 90.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.60 : 126.66 = 60.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.60/126.66 = 60.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.60x = 126.66 × 60.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.60x = 7,670.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,670.53/84.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.67

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