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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 82.55, 114.08 and 68.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 82.55, 114.08 and 68.53 is: 94.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    82.55 : 114.08 = 68.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    82.55/114.08 = 68.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    82.55x = 114.08 × 68.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    82.55x = 7,817.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,817.49/82.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.70

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