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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.36, 117.73 and 54.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.36, 117.73 and 54.25 is: 74.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.36 : 117.73 = 54.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.36/117.73 = 54.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.36x = 117.73 × 54.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.36x = 6,386.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,386.85/85.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.82

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