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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.72, 126.84 and 68.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.72, 126.84 and 68.64 is: 102.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.72 : 126.84 = 68.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.72/126.84 = 68.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.72x = 126.84 × 68.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.72x = 8,706.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,706.30/84.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.77

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