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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.62, 126.66 and 72.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.62, 126.66 and 72.61 is: 108.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.62 : 126.66 = 72.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.62/126.66 = 72.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.62x = 126.66 × 72.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.62x = 9,196.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,196.78/84.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.68

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