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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.23, 127.89 and 58.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.23, 127.89 and 58.05 is: 87.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.23 : 127.89 = 58.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.23/127.89 = 58.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.23x = 127.89 × 58.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.23x = 7,424.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,424.01/85.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.11

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