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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.95, 127.22 and 54.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.95, 127.22 and 54.42 is: 81.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.95 : 127.22 = 54.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.95/127.22 = 54.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.95x = 127.22 × 54.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.95x = 6,923.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,923.31/84.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.50

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