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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.01, 127.48 and 67.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.01, 127.48 and 67.94 is: 101.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.01 : 127.48 = 67.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.01/127.48 = 67.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.01x = 127.48 × 67.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.01x = 8,660.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,660.99/85.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.88

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