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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.86, 128.46 and 74.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.86, 128.46 and 74.82 is: 111.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.86 : 128.46 = 74.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.86/128.46 = 74.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.86x = 128.46 × 74.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.86x = 9,611.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,611.38/85.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.94

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