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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.13, 127.83 and 54.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.13, 127.83 and 54.71 is: 82.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.13 : 127.83 = 54.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.13/127.83 = 54.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.13x = 127.83 × 54.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.13x = 6,993.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,993.58/85.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.15

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