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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.08, 127.49 and 72.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.08, 127.49 and 72.27 is: 108.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.08 : 127.49 = 72.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.08/127.49 = 72.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.08x = 127.49 × 72.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.08x = 9,212.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,212.70/85.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.29

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