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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.93, 128.99 and 60.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.93, 128.99 and 60.14 is: 90.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.93 : 128.99 = 60.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.93/128.99 = 60.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.93x = 128.99 × 60.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.93x = 7,757.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,757.93/85.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.28

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