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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.80, 128.48 and 71.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.80, 128.48 and 71.40 is: 106.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.80 : 128.48 = 71.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.80/128.48 = 71.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.80x = 128.48 × 71.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.80x = 9,173.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,173.47/85.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.92

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