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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.66, 127.65 and 78.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.66, 127.65 and 78.72 is: 118.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.66 : 127.65 = 78.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.66/127.65 = 78.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.66x = 127.65 × 78.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.66x = 10,048.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,048.61/84.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.69

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