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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 82.10, 113.31 and 68.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 82.10, 113.31 and 68.27 is: 94.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    82.10 : 113.31 = 68.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    82.10/113.31 = 68.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    82.10x = 113.31 × 68.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    82.10x = 7,735.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,735.41/82.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.22

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