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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.08, 117.18 and 69.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.08, 117.18 and 69.51 is: 95.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.08 : 117.18 = 69.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.08/117.18 = 69.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.08x = 117.18 × 69.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.08x = 8,145.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,145.18/85.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.74

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