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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.55, 128.52 and 73.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.55, 128.52 and 73.67 is: 110.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.55 : 128.52 = 73.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.55/128.52 = 73.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.55x = 128.52 × 73.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.55x = 9,467.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,467.43/85.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.67

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