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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.12, 127.50 and 67.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.12, 127.50 and 67.03 is: 100.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.12 : 127.50 = 67.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.12/127.50 = 67.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.12x = 127.50 × 67.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.12x = 8,546.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,546.33/85.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.40

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