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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.02, 372.07 and 85.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.02, 372.07 and 85.67 is: 128.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.02 : 372.07 = 85.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.02/372.07 = 85.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.02x = 372.07 × 85.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.02x = 31,873.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,873.16/248.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.51

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