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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.57, 128.12 and 55.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.57, 128.12 and 55.06 is: 82.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.57 : 128.12 = 55.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.57/128.12 = 55.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.57x = 128.12 × 55.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.57x = 7,053.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,053.69/85.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.43

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