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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.69, 126.88 and 68.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.69, 126.88 and 68.76 is: 103.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.69 : 126.88 = 68.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.69/126.88 = 68.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.69x = 126.88 × 68.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.69x = 8,724.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,724.10/84.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.01

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