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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.24, 127.88 and 73.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.24, 127.88 and 73.96 is: 110.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.24 : 127.88 = 73.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.24/127.88 = 73.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.24x = 127.88 × 73.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.24x = 9,458.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,458.31/85.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.96

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