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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.63, 118.21 and 69.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.63, 118.21 and 69.04 is: 95.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.63 : 118.21 = 69.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.63/118.21 = 69.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.63x = 118.21 × 69.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.63x = 8,161.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,161.22/85.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.31

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