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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.88, 118.34 and 67.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.88, 118.34 and 67.42 is: 92.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.88 : 118.34 = 67.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.88/118.34 = 67.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.88x = 118.34 × 67.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.88x = 7,978.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,978.48/85.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.90

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