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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.03, 128.17 and 79.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.03, 128.17 and 79.81 is: 120.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.03 : 128.17 = 79.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.03/128.17 = 79.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.03x = 128.17 × 79.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.03x = 10,229.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,229.25/85.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.30

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