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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.97, 128.75 and 66.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.97, 128.75 and 66.67 is: 99.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.97 : 128.75 = 66.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.97/128.75 = 66.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.97x = 128.75 × 66.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.97x = 8,583.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,583.76/85.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.85

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