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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.13, 127.76 and 72.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.13, 127.76 and 72.44 is: 108.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.13 : 127.76 = 72.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.13/127.76 = 72.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.13x = 127.76 × 72.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.13x = 9,253.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,253.93/85.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.71

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