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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.21, 117.64 and 65.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.21, 117.64 and 65.50 is: 90.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.21 : 117.64 = 65.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.21/117.64 = 65.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.21x = 117.64 × 65.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.21x = 7,705.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,705.72/85.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.43

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