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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.94, 127.17 and 66.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.94, 127.17 and 66.34 is: 99.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.94 : 127.17 = 66.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.94/127.17 = 66.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.94x = 127.17 × 66.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.94x = 8,436.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,436.94/84.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.33

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