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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.99, 127.59 and 66.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.99, 127.59 and 66.77 is: 100.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.99 : 127.59 = 66.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.99/127.59 = 66.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.99x = 127.59 × 66.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.99x = 8,518.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,518.55/84.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.23

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