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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.14, 127.52 and 78.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.14, 127.52 and 78.48 is: 117.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.14 : 127.52 = 78.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.14/127.52 = 78.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.14x = 127.52 × 78.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.14x = 10,007.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,007.38/85.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.54

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