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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.84, 128.52 and 69.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.84, 128.52 and 69.56 is: 104.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.84 : 128.52 = 69.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.84/128.52 = 69.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.84x = 128.52 × 69.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.84x = 8,939.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,939.85/85.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.15

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