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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.94, 127.28 and 71.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.94, 127.28 and 71.44 is: 107.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.94 : 127.28 = 71.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.94/127.28 = 71.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.94x = 127.28 × 71.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.94x = 9,092.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,092.88/84.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.05

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