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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.70, 128.48 and 61.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.70, 128.48 and 61.67 is: 92.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.70 : 128.48 = 61.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.70/128.48 = 61.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.70x = 128.48 × 61.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.70x = 7,922.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,922.41/85.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.45

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