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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.11, 117.52 and 78.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.11, 117.52 and 78.93 is: 108.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.11 : 117.52 = 78.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.11/117.52 = 78.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.11x = 117.52 × 78.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.11x = 9,275.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,275.66/85.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.99

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