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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.22, 127.89 and 61.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.22, 127.89 and 61.19 is: 91.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.22 : 127.89 = 61.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.22/127.89 = 61.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.22x = 127.89 × 61.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.22x = 7,824.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,824.95/85.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.83

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