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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.72, 475.11 and 85.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.72, 475.11 and 85.61 is: 128.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.72 : 475.11 = 85.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.72/475.11 = 85.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.72x = 475.11 × 85.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.72x = 40,674.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,674.17/316.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.42

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