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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 82.11, 113.06 and 68.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 82.11, 113.06 and 68.27 is: 93.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    82.11 : 113.06 = 68.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    82.11/113.06 = 68.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    82.11x = 113.06 × 68.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    82.11x = 7,718.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,718.24/82.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.99

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