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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.66, 117.94 and 67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.66, 117.94 and 67 is: 92.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.66 : 117.94 = 67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.66/117.94 = 67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.66x = 117.94 × 67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.66x = 7,901.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,901.98/85.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.25

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