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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.35, 128.04 and 79.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.35, 128.04 and 79.86 is: 119.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.35 : 128.04 = 79.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.35/128.04 = 79.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.35x = 128.04 × 79.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.35x = 10,225.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,225.27/85.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.80

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