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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.28, 127.94 and 67.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.28, 127.94 and 67.11 is: 100.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.28 : 127.94 = 67.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.28/127.94 = 67.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.28x = 127.94 × 67.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.28x = 8,585.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,585.72/85.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.68

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