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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.55, 127.67 and 76.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.55, 127.67 and 76.44 is: 114.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.55 : 127.67 = 76.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.55/127.67 = 76.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.55x = 127.67 × 76.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.55x = 9,759.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,759.29/85.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.07

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