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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 82.49, 114.08 and 68.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 82.49, 114.08 and 68.85 is: 95.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    82.49 : 114.08 = 68.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    82.49/114.08 = 68.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    82.49x = 114.08 × 68.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    82.49x = 7,854.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,854.06/82.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.22

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