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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.65, 127.04 and 60.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.65, 127.04 and 60.66 is: 91.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.65 : 127.04 = 60.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.65/127.04 = 60.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.65x = 127.04 × 60.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.65x = 7,706.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,706.25/84.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.04

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