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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.95, 128.61 and 55.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.95, 128.61 and 55.37 is: 82.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.95 : 128.61 = 55.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.95/128.61 = 55.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.95x = 128.61 × 55.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.95x = 7,120.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,120.49/85.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.84

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