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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.71, 128.34 and 60.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.71, 128.34 and 60.09 is: 89.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.71 : 128.34 = 60.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.71/128.34 = 60.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.71x = 128.34 × 60.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.71x = 7,711.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,711.95/85.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.98

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