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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.89, 128.72 and 61.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.89, 128.72 and 61.79 is: 92.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.89 : 128.72 = 61.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.89/128.72 = 61.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.89x = 128.72 × 61.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.89x = 7,953.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,953.61/85.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.60

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