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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.08, 127.36 and 54.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.08, 127.36 and 54.72 is: 81.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.08 : 127.36 = 54.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.08/127.36 = 54.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.08x = 127.36 × 54.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.08x = 6,969.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,969.14/85.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.91

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