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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.15, 127.52 and 66.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.15, 127.52 and 66.92 is: 100.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.15 : 127.52 = 66.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.15/127.52 = 66.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.15x = 127.52 × 66.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.15x = 8,533.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,533.30/85.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.22

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