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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.61, 127.98 and 63.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.61, 127.98 and 63.74 is: 95.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.61 : 127.98 = 63.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.61/127.98 = 63.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.61x = 127.98 × 63.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.61x = 8,157.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,157.53/85.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.28

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