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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.68, 128.46 and 55.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.68, 128.46 and 55.20 is: 82.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.68 : 128.46 = 55.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.68/128.46 = 55.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.68x = 128.46 × 55.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.68x = 7,090.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,090.99/85.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.76

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