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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.10, 117.33 and 71.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.10, 117.33 and 71.26 is: 98.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.10 : 117.33 = 71.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.10/117.33 = 71.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.10x = 117.33 × 71.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.10x = 8,360.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,360.94/85.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.25

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