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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.10, 117.34 and 60.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.10, 117.34 and 60.53 is: 83.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.10 : 117.34 = 60.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.10/117.34 = 60.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.10x = 117.34 × 60.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.10x = 7,101.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,101.85/85.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.46

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