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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.64, 128.40 and 59.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.64, 128.40 and 59.96 is: 89.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.64 : 128.40 = 59.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.64/128.40 = 59.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.64x = 128.40 × 59.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.64x = 7,698.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,698.22/85.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.90

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