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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.93, 128.67 and 79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.93, 128.67 and 79 is: 118.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.93 : 128.67 = 79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.93/128.67 = 79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.93x = 128.67 × 79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.93x = 10,164.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,164.93/85.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.29

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