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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.14, 117.44 and 54.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.14, 117.44 and 54.05 is: 74.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.14 : 117.44 = 54.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.14/117.44 = 54.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.14x = 117.44 × 54.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.14x = 6,347.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,347.31/85.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.55

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