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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 82.16, 113.60 and 68.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 82.16, 113.60 and 68.34 is: 94.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    82.16 : 113.60 = 68.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    82.16/113.60 = 68.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    82.16x = 113.60 × 68.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    82.16x = 7,764.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,764.02/82.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.49

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