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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.39, 128.03 and 59.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.39, 128.03 and 59.65 is: 89.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.39 : 128.03 = 59.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.39/128.03 = 59.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.39x = 128.03 × 59.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.39x = 7,636.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,636.37/85.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.43

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