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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.96, 127.23 and 65.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.96, 127.23 and 65.65 is: 98.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.96 : 127.23 = 65.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.96/127.23 = 65.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.96x = 127.23 × 65.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.96x = 8,352.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,352.65/84.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.32

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