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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.72, 126.97 and 65.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.72, 126.97 and 65.48 is: 98.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.72 : 126.97 = 65.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.72/126.97 = 65.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.72x = 126.97 × 65.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.72x = 8,314.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,314.27/84.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.14

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