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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.94, 129.06 and 64.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.94, 129.06 and 64.28 is: 96.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.94 : 129.06 = 64.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.94/129.06 = 64.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.94x = 129.06 × 64.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.94x = 8,295.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,295.98/85.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.53

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