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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.73, 128.46 and 68.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.73, 128.46 and 68.72 is: 102.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.73 : 128.46 = 68.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.73/128.46 = 68.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.73x = 128.46 × 68.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.73x = 8,827.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,827.77/85.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.97

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