Mean score for the exam

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Scores for a civil service exam are normally distributed, with a standard deviation of 6.9. To be eligible for civil service employment, you must score in the top 5%. If the lowest score you can earn and still be eligible for employment is an 84, what is the mean score for the exam? Round your answer to the nearest tenth.

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