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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.66, 117.96 and 73.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.66, 117.96 and 73.37 is: 101.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.66 : 117.96 = 73.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.66/117.96 = 73.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.66x = 117.96 × 73.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.66x = 8,654.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,654.73/85.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.04

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