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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.70, 128.34 and 55.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.70, 128.34 and 55.19 is: 82.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.70 : 128.34 = 55.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.70/128.34 = 55.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.70x = 128.34 × 55.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.70x = 7,082.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,082.44/85.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.65

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