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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.52, 117.98 and 67.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.52, 117.98 and 67.14 is: 92.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.52 : 117.98 = 67.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.52/117.98 = 67.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.52x = 117.98 × 67.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.52x = 7,921.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,921.35/85.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.63

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