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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.47, 117.82 and 73.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.47, 117.82 and 73.75 is: 101.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.47 : 117.82 = 73.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.47/117.82 = 73.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.47x = 117.82 × 73.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.47x = 8,689.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,689.23/85.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.66

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