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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.81, 128.73 and 45.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.81, 128.73 and 45.25 is: 67.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.81 : 128.73 = 45.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.81/128.73 = 45.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.81x = 128.73 × 45.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.81x = 5,825.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,825.03/85.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.88

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