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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.86, 128.69 and 61.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.86, 128.69 and 61.46 is: 92.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.86 : 128.69 = 61.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.86/128.69 = 61.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.86x = 128.69 × 61.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.86x = 7,909.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,909.05/85.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.12

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