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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.89, 127.17 and 62.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.89, 127.17 and 62.06 is: 92.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.89 : 127.17 = 62.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.89/127.17 = 62.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.89x = 127.17 × 62.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.89x = 7,891.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,891.53/84.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.96

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