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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.16, 127.68 and 67.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.16, 127.68 and 67.16 is: 100.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.16 : 127.68 = 67.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.16/127.68 = 67.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.16x = 127.68 × 67.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.16x = 8,574.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,574.99/85.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.69

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