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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.08, 436.65 and 85.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.08, 436.65 and 85.61 is: 128.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.08 : 436.65 = 85.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.08/436.65 = 85.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.08x = 436.65 × 85.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.08x = 37,379.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,379.42/291.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.42

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