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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 82.10, 113.48 and 68.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 82.10, 113.48 and 68.51 is: 94.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    82.10 : 113.48 = 68.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    82.10/113.48 = 68.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    82.10x = 113.48 × 68.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    82.10x = 7,774.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,774.97/82.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.70

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