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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.65, 126.86 and 66.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.65, 126.86 and 66.71 is: 99.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.65 : 126.86 = 66.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.65/126.86 = 66.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.65x = 126.86 × 66.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.65x = 8,462.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,462.50/84.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.97

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