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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.33, 128.08 and 68.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.33, 128.08 and 68.32 is: 102.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.33 : 128.08 = 68.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.33/128.08 = 68.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.33x = 128.08 × 68.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.33x = 8,750.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,750.43/85.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.55

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