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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.59, 117.72 and 66.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.59, 117.72 and 66.96 is: 92.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.59 : 117.72 = 66.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.59/117.72 = 66.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.59x = 117.72 × 66.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.59x = 7,882.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,882.53/85.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.10

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