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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.99, 118.64 and 68.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.99, 118.64 and 68.55 is: 94.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.99 : 118.64 = 68.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.99/118.64 = 68.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.99x = 118.64 × 68.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.99x = 8,132.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,132.24/85.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.57

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