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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.19, 117.36 and 60.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.19, 117.36 and 60.57 is: 83.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.19 : 117.36 = 60.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.19/117.36 = 60.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.19x = 117.36 × 60.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.19x = 7,108.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,108.50/85.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.45

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