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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.84, 128.55 and 45.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.84, 128.55 and 45.14 is: 67.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.84 : 128.55 = 45.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.84/128.55 = 45.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.84x = 128.55 × 45.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.84x = 5,802.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,802.10/85.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.60

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