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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.83, 128.65 and 55.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.83, 128.65 and 55.46 is: 83.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.83 : 128.65 = 55.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.83/128.65 = 55.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.83x = 128.65 × 55.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.83x = 7,134.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,134.01/85.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.12

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