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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.78, 128.73 and 58.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.78, 128.73 and 58.75 is: 88.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.78 : 128.73 = 58.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.78/128.73 = 58.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.78x = 128.73 × 58.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.78x = 7,562.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,562.89/85.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.17

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