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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.20, 127.32 and 61.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.20, 127.32 and 61.20 is: 91.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.20 : 127.32 = 61.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.20/127.32 = 61.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.20x = 127.32 × 61.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.20x = 7,791.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,791.98/85.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.46

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