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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.39, 117.71 and 60.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.39, 117.71 and 60.75 is: 83.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.39 : 117.71 = 60.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.39/117.71 = 60.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.39x = 117.71 × 60.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.39x = 7,150.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,150.88/85.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.74

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