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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.37, 127.91 and 68.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.37, 127.91 and 68.29 is: 102.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.37 : 127.91 = 68.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.37/127.91 = 68.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.37x = 127.91 × 68.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.37x = 8,734.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,734.82/85.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.32

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