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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.63, 126.63 and 60.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.63, 126.63 and 60.60 is: 90.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.63 : 126.63 = 60.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.63/126.63 = 60.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.63x = 126.63 × 60.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.63x = 7,673.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,673.78/84.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.67

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