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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.88, 129 and 79.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.88, 129 and 79.22 is: 119.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.88 : 129 = 79.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.88/129 = 79.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.88x = 129 × 79.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.88x = 10,219.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,219.38/85.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.00

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