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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.12, 127.53 and 68.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.12, 127.53 and 68.78 is: 103.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.12 : 127.53 = 68.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.12/127.53 = 68.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.12x = 127.53 × 68.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.12x = 8,771.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,771.83/85.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.06

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