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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.76, 127.07 and 66.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.76, 127.07 and 66.81 is: 100.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.76 : 127.07 = 66.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.76/127.07 = 66.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.76x = 127.07 × 66.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.76x = 8,489.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,489.55/84.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.16

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