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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.58, 127.98 and 61.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.58, 127.98 and 61.46 is: 91.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.58 : 127.98 = 61.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.58/127.98 = 61.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.58x = 127.98 × 61.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.58x = 7,865.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,865.65/85.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.91

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