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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.62, 117.90 and 73.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.62, 117.90 and 73.32 is: 100.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.62 : 117.90 = 73.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.62/117.90 = 73.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.62x = 117.90 × 73.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.62x = 8,643.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,643.99/85.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.95

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