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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.39, 127.98 and 55.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.39, 127.98 and 55.01 is: 82.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.39 : 127.98 = 55.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.39/127.98 = 55.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.39x = 127.98 × 55.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.39x = 7,040.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,040.50/85.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.45

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