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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.62, 127.88 and 80.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.62, 127.88 and 80.94 is: 120.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.62 : 127.88 = 80.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.62/127.88 = 80.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.62x = 127.88 × 80.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.62x = 10,350.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,350.61/85.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.89

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