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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.84, 127.86 and 72.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.84, 127.86 and 72.72 is: 108.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.84 : 127.86 = 72.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.84/127.86 = 72.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.84x = 127.86 × 72.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.84x = 9,297.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,297.98/85.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.32

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