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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.93, 127.17 and 60.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.93, 127.17 and 60.63 is: 90.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.93 : 127.17 = 60.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.93/127.17 = 60.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.93x = 127.17 × 60.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.93x = 7,710.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,710.32/84.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.78

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