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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.91, 127.23 and 66.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.91, 127.23 and 66.88 is: 100.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.91 : 127.23 = 66.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.91/127.23 = 66.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.91x = 127.23 × 66.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.91x = 8,509.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,509.14/84.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.21

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