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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342, 513 and 85.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342, 513 and 85.50 is: 128.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342 : 513 = 85.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342/513 = 85.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342x = 513 × 85.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342x = 43,861.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,861.50/342
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.25

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