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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.12, 127.68 and 58.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.12, 127.68 and 58.08 is: 87.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.12 : 127.68 = 58.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.12/127.68 = 58.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.12x = 127.68 × 58.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.12x = 7,415.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,415.92/85.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.13

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