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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.11, 127.17 and 74.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.11, 127.17 and 74.69 is: 111.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.11 : 127.17 = 74.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.11/127.17 = 74.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.11x = 127.17 × 74.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.11x = 9,497.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,497.95/85.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.60

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