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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.16, 127.84 and 73.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.16, 127.84 and 73.20 is: 109.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.16 : 127.84 = 73.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.16/127.84 = 73.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.16x = 127.84 × 73.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.16x = 9,357.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,357.89/85.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.89

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