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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.72, 128.60 and 45.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.72, 128.60 and 45.14 is: 67.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.72 : 128.60 = 45.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.72/128.60 = 45.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.72x = 128.60 × 45.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.72x = 5,805.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,805.00/85.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.72

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