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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.86, 128.54 and 66.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.86, 128.54 and 66.57 is: 99.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.86 : 128.54 = 66.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.86/128.54 = 66.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.86x = 128.54 × 66.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.86x = 8,556.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,556.94/85.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.66

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