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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.14, 117.56 and 55.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.14, 117.56 and 55.65 is: 76.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.14 : 117.56 = 55.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.14/117.56 = 55.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.14x = 117.56 × 55.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.14x = 6,541.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,541.77/85.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.83

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