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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.11, 127.32 and 72.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.11, 127.32 and 72.12 is: 107.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.11 : 127.32 = 72.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.11/127.32 = 72.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.11x = 127.32 × 72.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.11x = 9,182.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,182.32/85.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.89

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