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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.91, 126.79 and 69.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.91, 126.79 and 69.72 is: 104.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.91 : 126.79 = 69.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.91/126.79 = 69.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.91x = 126.79 × 69.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.91x = 8,839.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,839.45/84.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.10

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