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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.04, 127.28 and 60.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.04, 127.28 and 60.88 is: 91.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.04 : 127.28 = 60.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.04/127.28 = 60.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.04x = 127.28 × 60.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.04x = 7,748.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,748.81/85.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.12

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