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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.75, 128.67 and 68.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.75, 128.67 and 68.65 is: 103.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.75 : 128.67 = 68.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.75/128.67 = 68.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.75x = 128.67 × 68.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.75x = 8,833.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,833.20/85.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.01

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