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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.16, 117.55 and 71.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.16, 117.55 and 71.33 is: 98.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.16 : 117.55 = 71.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.16/117.55 = 71.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.16x = 117.55 × 71.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.16x = 8,383.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,383.99/85.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.45

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