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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.93, 127.40 and 74.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.93, 127.40 and 74.72 is: 112.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.93 : 127.40 = 74.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.93/127.40 = 74.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.93x = 127.40 × 74.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.93x = 9,518.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,518.32/84.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.07

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