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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.65, 126.79 and 68.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.65, 126.79 and 68.45 is: 102.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.65 : 126.79 = 68.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.65/126.79 = 68.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.65x = 126.79 × 68.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.65x = 8,678.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,678.78/84.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.53

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