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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.61, 117.93 and 71.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.61, 117.93 and 71.79 is: 98.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.61 : 117.93 = 71.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.61/117.93 = 71.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.61x = 117.93 × 71.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.61x = 8,465.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,465.82/85.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.89

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