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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.46, 117.73 and 68.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.46, 117.73 and 68.04 is: 93.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.46 : 117.73 = 68.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.46/117.73 = 68.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.46x = 117.73 × 68.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.46x = 8,009.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,009.74/85.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.72

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