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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.63, 126.80 and 61.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.63, 126.80 and 61.81 is: 92.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.63 : 126.80 = 61.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.63/126.80 = 61.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.63x = 126.80 × 61.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.63x = 7,837.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,837.51/84.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.61

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