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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.14, 127.37 and 72.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.14, 127.37 and 72.32 is: 108.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.14 : 127.37 = 72.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.14/127.37 = 72.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.14x = 127.37 × 72.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.14x = 9,210.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,210.40/85.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.18

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