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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.87, 128.54 and 61.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.87, 128.54 and 61.44 is: 91.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.87 : 128.54 = 61.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.87/128.54 = 61.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.87x = 128.54 × 61.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.87x = 7,896.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,896.55/85.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.96

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