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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.92, 127.97 and 81.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.92, 127.97 and 81.24 is: 120.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.92 : 127.97 = 81.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.92/127.97 = 81.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.92x = 127.97 × 81.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.92x = 10,395.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,395.88/85.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.99

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