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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.96, 127.36 and 67.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.96, 127.36 and 67.87 is: 101.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.96 : 127.36 = 67.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.96/127.36 = 67.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.96x = 127.36 × 67.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.96x = 8,643.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,643.58/84.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.74

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