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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.51, 127.95 and 74.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.51, 127.95 and 74.11 is: 110.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.51 : 127.95 = 74.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.51/127.95 = 74.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.51x = 127.95 × 74.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.51x = 9,482.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,482.37/85.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.89

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