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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.85, 128.89 and 73.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.85, 128.89 and 73.74 is: 110.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.85 : 128.89 = 73.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.85/128.89 = 73.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.85x = 128.89 × 73.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.85x = 9,503.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,503.98/85.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.70

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