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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.19, 117.50 and 71.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.19, 117.50 and 71.85 is: 99.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.19 : 117.50 = 71.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.19/117.50 = 71.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.19x = 117.50 × 71.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.19x = 8,442.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,442.02/85.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.10

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