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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.67, 162.89 and 85.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.67, 162.89 and 85.89 is: 128.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.67 : 162.89 = 85.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.67/162.89 = 85.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.67x = 162.89 × 85.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.67x = 13,989.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,989.51/108.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.74

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