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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.94, 128.58 and 67.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.94, 128.58 and 67.70 is: 101.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.94 : 128.58 = 67.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.94/128.58 = 67.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.94x = 128.58 × 67.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.94x = 8,704.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,704.87/85.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.29

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