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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.92, 128.88 and 66.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.92, 128.88 and 66.68 is: 100.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.92 : 128.88 = 66.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.92/128.88 = 66.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.92x = 128.88 × 66.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.92x = 8,593.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,593.72/85.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.02

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