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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.94, 127.06 and 72.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.94, 127.06 and 72.14 is: 107.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.94 : 127.06 = 72.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.94/127.06 = 72.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.94x = 127.06 × 72.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.94x = 9,165.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,165.29/84.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.91

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