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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.90, 127.17 and 68.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.90, 127.17 and 68.70 is: 102.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.90 : 127.17 = 68.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.90/127.17 = 68.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.90x = 127.17 × 68.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.90x = 8,736.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,736.58/84.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.90

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