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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.17, 127.64 and 59.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.17, 127.64 and 59.46 is: 89.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.17 : 127.64 = 59.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.17/127.64 = 59.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.17x = 127.64 × 59.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.17x = 7,589.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,589.47/85.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.11

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