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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.76, 118.14 and 59.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.76, 118.14 and 59.43 is: 81.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.76 : 118.14 = 59.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.76/118.14 = 59.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.76x = 118.14 × 59.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.76x = 7,021.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,021.06/85.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.87

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