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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.53, 128.08 and 59.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.53, 128.08 and 59.74 is: 89.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.53 : 128.08 = 59.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.53/128.08 = 59.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.53x = 128.08 × 59.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.53x = 7,651.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,651.50/85.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.46

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