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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.69, 128.48 and 60.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.69, 128.48 and 60.06 is: 90.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.69 : 128.48 = 60.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.69/128.48 = 60.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.69x = 128.48 × 60.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.69x = 7,716.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,716.69/85.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.05

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