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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.16, 117.04 and 74.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.16, 117.04 and 74.72 is: 102.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.16 : 117.04 = 74.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.16/117.04 = 74.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.16x = 117.04 × 74.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.16x = 8,745.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,745.23/85.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.69

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