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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.63, 126.74 and 68.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.63, 126.74 and 68.57 is: 102.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.63 : 126.74 = 68.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.63/126.74 = 68.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.63x = 126.74 × 68.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.63x = 8,690.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,690.56/84.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.69

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