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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.10, 117.11 and 67.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.10, 117.11 and 67.55 is: 92.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.10 : 117.11 = 67.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.10/117.11 = 67.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.10x = 117.11 × 67.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.10x = 7,911.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,911.35/85.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.97

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