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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.45, 127.89 and 55.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.45, 127.89 and 55.03 is: 82.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.45 : 127.89 = 55.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.45/127.89 = 55.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.45x = 127.89 × 55.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.45x = 7,037.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,037.79/85.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.36

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