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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.62, 127.03 and 67.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.62, 127.03 and 67.71 is: 101.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.62 : 127.03 = 67.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.62/127.03 = 67.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.62x = 127.03 × 67.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.62x = 8,601.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,601.20/84.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.65

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