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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.04, 117.20 and 69.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.04, 117.20 and 69.44 is: 95.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.04 : 117.20 = 69.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.04/117.20 = 69.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.04x = 117.20 × 69.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.04x = 8,137.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,137.43/85.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.70

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