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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.59, 127.98 and 71.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.59, 127.98 and 71.82 is: 107.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.59 : 127.98 = 71.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.59/127.98 = 71.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.59x = 127.98 × 71.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.59x = 9,191.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,191.52/85.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.39

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