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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.14, 127.65 and 50.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.14, 127.65 and 50.91 is: 76.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.14 : 127.65 = 50.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.14/127.65 = 50.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.14x = 127.65 × 50.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.14x = 6,498.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,498.66/85.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.33

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