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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.69, 127.12 and 71.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.69, 127.12 and 71.07 is: 106.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.69 : 127.12 = 71.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.69/127.12 = 71.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.69x = 127.12 × 71.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.69x = 9,034.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,034.42/84.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.68

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