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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.13, 117.34 and 58.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.13, 117.34 and 58.85 is: 81.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.13 : 117.34 = 58.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.13/117.34 = 58.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.13x = 117.34 × 58.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.13x = 6,904.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,904.73/85.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.11

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