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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.72, 127.25 and 66.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.72, 127.25 and 66.81 is: 100.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.72 : 127.25 = 66.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.72/127.25 = 66.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.72x = 127.25 × 66.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.72x = 8,501.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,501.24/84.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.35

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