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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.96, 127.32 and 67.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.96, 127.32 and 67.88 is: 101.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.96 : 127.32 = 67.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.96/127.32 = 67.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.96x = 127.32 × 67.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.96x = 8,642.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,642.48/84.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.72

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