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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.11, 117.38 and 69.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.11, 117.38 and 69.51 is: 95.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.11 : 117.38 = 69.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.11/117.38 = 69.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.11x = 117.38 × 69.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.11x = 8,159.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,159.08/85.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.87

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