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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.22, 127.59 and 54.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.22, 127.59 and 54.71 is: 81.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.22 : 127.59 = 54.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.22/127.59 = 54.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.22x = 127.59 × 54.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.22x = 6,979.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,979.81/85.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.91

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