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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.90, 94.95 and 67.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.90, 94.95 and 67.23 is: 92.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.90 : 94.95 = 67.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.90/94.95 = 67.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.90x = 94.95 × 67.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.90x = 6,383.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,383.49/68.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.66

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