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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.76, 127.22 and 72.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.76, 127.22 and 72.68 is: 109.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.76 : 127.22 = 72.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.76/127.22 = 72.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.76x = 127.22 × 72.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.76x = 9,246.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,246.35/84.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.09

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