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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.22, 127.71 and 65.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.22, 127.71 and 65.87 is: 98.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.22 : 127.71 = 65.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.22/127.71 = 65.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.22x = 127.71 × 65.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.22x = 8,412.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,412.26/85.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.71

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