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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.39, 117.86 and 60.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.39, 117.86 and 60.84 is: 83.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.39 : 117.86 = 60.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.39/117.86 = 60.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.39x = 117.86 × 60.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.39x = 7,170.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,170.30/85.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.97

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