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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.52, 127.96 and 73.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.52, 127.96 and 73.96 is: 110.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.52 : 127.96 = 73.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.52/127.96 = 73.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.52x = 127.96 × 73.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.52x = 9,463.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,463.92/85.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.66

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