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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.05, 117.36 and 68.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.05, 117.36 and 68.67 is: 94.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.05 : 117.36 = 68.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.05/117.36 = 68.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.05x = 117.36 × 68.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.05x = 8,059.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,059.11/85.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.76

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