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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.92, 128.16 and 80.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.92, 128.16 and 80.64 is: 120.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.92 : 128.16 = 80.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.92/128.16 = 80.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.92x = 128.16 × 80.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.92x = 10,334.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,334.82/85.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.28

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