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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.96, 128.88 and 65.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.96, 128.88 and 65.68 is: 98.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.96 : 128.88 = 65.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.96/128.88 = 65.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.96x = 128.88 × 65.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.96x = 8,464.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,464.84/85.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.47

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