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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 82.18, 113.49 and 68.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 82.18, 113.49 and 68.93 is: 95.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    82.18 : 113.49 = 68.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    82.18/113.49 = 68.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    82.18x = 113.49 × 68.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    82.18x = 7,823.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,823.15/82.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.19

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