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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.29, 117.65 and 60.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.29, 117.65 and 60.68 is: 83.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.29 : 117.65 = 60.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.29/117.65 = 60.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.29x = 117.65 × 60.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.29x = 7,139.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,139.45/85.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.71

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