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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.10, 372.12 and 85.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.10, 372.12 and 85.74 is: 128.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.10 : 372.12 = 85.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.10/372.12 = 85.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.10x = 372.12 × 85.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.10x = 31,905.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,905.57/248.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.60

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