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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.16, 117.70 and 66.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.16, 117.70 and 66.72 is: 92.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.16 : 117.70 = 66.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.16/117.70 = 66.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.16x = 117.70 × 66.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.16x = 7,852.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,852.94/85.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.21

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