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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.09, 127.34 and 73.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.09, 127.34 and 73.21 is: 109.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.09 : 127.34 = 73.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.09/127.34 = 73.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.09x = 127.34 × 73.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.09x = 9,321.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,321.92/85.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.56

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