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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.14, 127.80 and 57.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.14, 127.80 and 57.96 is: 87.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.14 : 127.80 = 57.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.14/127.80 = 57.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.14x = 127.80 × 57.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.14x = 7,407.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,407.29/85.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.00

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