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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.76, 128.46 and 69.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.76, 128.46 and 69.44 is: 104.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.76 : 128.46 = 69.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.76/128.46 = 69.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.76x = 128.46 × 69.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.76x = 8,920.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,920.26/85.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.01

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