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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.89, 129.16 and 68.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.89, 129.16 and 68.57 is: 103.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.89 : 129.16 = 68.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.89/129.16 = 68.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.89x = 129.16 × 68.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.89x = 8,856.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,856.48/85.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.12

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