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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.53, 127.98 and 63.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.53, 127.98 and 63.72 is: 95.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.53 : 127.98 = 63.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.53/127.98 = 63.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.53x = 127.98 × 63.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.53x = 8,154.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,154.89/85.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.35

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