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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.35, 127.80 and 69.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.35, 127.80 and 69.94 is: 104.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.35 : 127.80 = 69.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.35/127.80 = 69.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.35x = 127.80 × 69.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.35x = 8,938.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,938.33/85.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.72

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