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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.95, 129.11 and 72.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.95, 129.11 and 72.45 is: 108.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.95 : 129.11 = 72.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.95/129.11 = 72.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.95x = 129.11 × 72.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.95x = 9,353.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,353.66/85.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.83

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