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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.16, 117.53 and 55.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.16, 117.53 and 55.67 is: 76.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.16 : 117.53 = 55.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.16/117.53 = 55.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.16x = 117.53 × 55.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.16x = 6,542.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,542.62/85.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.83

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