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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.44, 127.98 and 71.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.44, 127.98 and 71.70 is: 107.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.44 : 127.98 = 71.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.44/127.98 = 71.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.44x = 127.98 × 71.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.44x = 9,176.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,176.17/85.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.40

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