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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.21, 117.65 and 65.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.21, 117.65 and 65.89 is: 90.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.21 : 117.65 = 65.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.21/117.65 = 65.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.21x = 117.65 × 65.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.21x = 7,751.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,751.96/85.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.97

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