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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.14, 117.45 and 83.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.14, 117.45 and 83.52 is: 115.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.14 : 117.45 = 83.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.14/117.45 = 83.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.14x = 117.45 × 83.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.14x = 9,809.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,809.42/85.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.22

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