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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.15, 127.64 and 58.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.15, 127.64 and 58.11 is: 87.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.15 : 127.64 = 58.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.15/127.64 = 58.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.15x = 127.64 × 58.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.15x = 7,417.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,417.16/85.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.11

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