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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.25, 372.23 and 85.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.25, 372.23 and 85.85 is: 128.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.25 : 372.23 = 85.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.25/372.23 = 85.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.25x = 372.23 × 85.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.25x = 31,955.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,955.95/248.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.72

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