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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.64, 128.31 and 55.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.64, 128.31 and 55.17 is: 82.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.64 : 128.31 = 55.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.64/128.31 = 55.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.64x = 128.31 × 55.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.64x = 7,078.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,078.86/85.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.66

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