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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.35, 128.10 and 54.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.35, 128.10 and 54.95 is: 82.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.35 : 128.10 = 54.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.35/128.10 = 54.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.35x = 128.10 × 54.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.35x = 7,038.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,038.45/85.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.47

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