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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.49, 127.92 and 53.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.49, 127.92 and 53.68 is: 80.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.49 : 127.92 = 53.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.49/127.92 = 53.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.49x = 127.92 × 53.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.49x = 6,866.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,866.75/85.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.32

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