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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.59, 117.99 and 60.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.59, 117.99 and 60.66 is: 83.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.59 : 117.99 = 60.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.59/117.99 = 60.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.59x = 117.99 × 60.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.59x = 7,157.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,157.27/85.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.62

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