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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.15, 127.57 and 52.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.15, 127.57 and 52.57 is: 78.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.15 : 127.57 = 52.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.15/127.57 = 52.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.15x = 127.57 × 52.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.15x = 6,706.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,706.00/85.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.75

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