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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.91, 128.72 and 71.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.91, 128.72 and 71.39 is: 106.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.91 : 128.72 = 71.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.91/128.72 = 71.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.91x = 128.72 × 71.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.91x = 9,189.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,189.32/85.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.96

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