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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85, 127.24 and 59.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85, 127.24 and 59.24 is: 88.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85 : 127.24 = 59.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85/127.24 = 59.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85x = 127.24 × 59.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85x = 7,537.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,537.70/85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.68

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