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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.07, 128.03 and 76.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.07, 128.03 and 76.68 is: 115.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.07 : 128.03 = 76.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.07/128.03 = 76.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.07x = 128.03 × 76.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.07x = 9,817.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,817.39/85.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.41

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