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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.23, 127.73 and 63.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.23, 127.73 and 63.87 is: 95.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.23 : 127.73 = 63.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.23/127.73 = 63.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.23x = 127.73 × 63.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.23x = 8,157.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,157.80/85.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.72

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