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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.42, 127.86 and 61.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.42, 127.86 and 61.39 is: 91.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.42 : 127.86 = 61.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.42/127.86 = 61.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.42x = 127.86 × 61.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.42x = 7,849.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,849.33/85.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.89

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