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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.59, 128.09 and 73.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.59, 128.09 and 73.71 is: 110.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.59 : 128.09 = 73.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.59/128.09 = 73.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.59x = 128.09 × 73.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.59x = 9,441.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,441.15/85.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.31

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