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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.59, 117.93 and 60.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.59, 117.93 and 60.98 is: 84.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.59 : 117.93 = 60.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.59/117.93 = 60.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.59x = 117.93 × 60.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.59x = 7,190.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,190.78/85.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.01

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