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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.78, 128.59 and 65.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.78, 128.59 and 65.44 is: 98.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.78 : 128.59 = 65.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.78/128.59 = 65.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.78x = 128.59 × 65.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.78x = 8,414.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,414.93/85.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.10

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