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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.08, 126.93 and 71.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.08, 126.93 and 71.64 is: 106.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.08 : 126.93 = 71.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.08/126.93 = 71.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.08x = 126.93 × 71.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.08x = 9,093.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,093.27/85.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.88

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