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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.62, 128.37 and 69.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.62, 128.37 and 69.66 is: 104.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.62 : 128.37 = 69.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.62/128.37 = 69.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.62x = 128.37 × 69.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.62x = 8,942.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,942.25/85.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.44

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