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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.16, 117.63 and 60.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.16, 117.63 and 60.68 is: 83.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.16 : 117.63 = 60.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.16/117.63 = 60.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.16x = 117.63 × 60.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.16x = 7,137.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,137.79/85.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.82

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