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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.57, 128.36 and 67.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.57, 128.36 and 67.66 is: 101.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.57 : 128.36 = 67.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.57/128.36 = 67.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.57x = 128.36 × 67.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.57x = 8,684.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,684.69/85.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.50

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