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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.60, 126.78 and 60.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.60, 126.78 and 60.54 is: 90.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.60 : 126.78 = 60.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.60/126.78 = 60.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.60x = 126.78 × 60.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.60x = 7,675.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,675.26/84.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.72

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