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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.56, 128.34 and 66.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.56, 128.34 and 66.33 is: 99.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.56 : 128.34 = 66.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.56/128.34 = 66.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.56x = 128.34 × 66.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.56x = 8,512.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,512.79/85.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.50

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