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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.66, 128.30 and 71.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.66, 128.30 and 71.19 is: 106.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.66 : 128.30 = 71.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.66/128.30 = 71.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.66x = 128.30 × 71.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.66x = 9,133.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,133.04/85.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.62

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