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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.64, 128.21 and 67.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.64, 128.21 and 67.41 is: 100.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.64 : 128.21 = 67.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.64/128.21 = 67.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.64x = 128.21 × 67.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.64x = 8,642.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,642.30/85.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.92

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