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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.66, 127.88 and 70.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.66, 127.88 and 70.47 is: 105.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.66 : 127.88 = 70.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.66/127.88 = 70.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.66x = 127.88 × 70.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.66x = 9,011.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,011.62/85.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.21

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