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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.16, 127.63 and 73.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.16, 127.63 and 73.78 is: 110.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.16 : 127.63 = 73.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.16/127.63 = 73.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.16x = 127.63 × 73.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.16x = 9,416.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,416.31/85.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.57

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