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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.06, 371.96 and 85.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.06, 371.96 and 85.72 is: 128.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.06 : 371.96 = 85.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.06/371.96 = 85.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.06x = 371.96 × 85.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.06x = 31,884.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,884.41/248.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.54

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