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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.44, 127.92 and 61.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.44, 127.92 and 61.20 is: 91.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.44 : 127.92 = 61.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.44/127.92 = 61.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.44x = 127.92 × 61.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.44x = 7,828.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,828.70/85.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.63

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