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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.48, 127.90 and 61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.48, 127.90 and 61 is: 91.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.48 : 127.90 = 61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.48/127.90 = 61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.48x = 127.90 × 61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.48x = 7,801.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,801.90/85.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.27

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