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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.72, 127.10 and 61.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.72, 127.10 and 61.95 is: 92.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.72 : 127.10 = 61.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.72/127.10 = 61.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.72x = 127.10 × 61.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.72x = 7,873.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,873.85/84.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.94

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