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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.77, 129.24 and 71.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.77, 129.24 and 71.64 is: 107.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.77 : 129.24 = 71.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.77/129.24 = 71.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.77x = 129.24 × 71.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.77x = 9,258.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,258.75/85.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.95

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