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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.52, 128 and 61.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.52, 128 and 61.40 is: 91.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.52 : 128 = 61.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.52/128 = 61.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.52x = 128 × 61.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.52x = 7,859.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,859.20/85.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.90

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