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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.83, 128.88 and 72.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.83, 128.88 and 72.11 is: 108.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.83 : 128.88 = 72.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.83/128.88 = 72.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.83x = 128.88 × 72.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.83x = 9,292.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,292.89/85.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.27

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