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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.97, 129 and 82.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.97, 129 and 82.28 is: 123.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.97 : 129 = 82.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.97/129 = 82.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.97x = 129 × 82.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.97x = 10,614.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,614.12/85.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.46

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