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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.21, 127.58 and 74.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.21, 127.58 and 74.27 is: 111.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.21 : 127.58 = 74.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.21/127.58 = 74.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.21x = 127.58 × 74.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.21x = 9,475.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,475.31/85.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.20

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