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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.63, 126.92 and 65.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.63, 126.92 and 65.50 is: 98.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.63 : 126.92 = 65.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.63/126.92 = 65.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.63x = 126.92 × 65.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.63x = 8,313.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,313.26/84.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.23

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