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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.43, 127.94 and 54.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.43, 127.94 and 54.91 is: 82.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.43 : 127.94 = 54.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.43/127.94 = 54.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.43x = 127.94 × 54.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.43x = 7,024.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,024.59/85.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.22

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