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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 82.62, 113.94 and 68.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 82.62, 113.94 and 68.04 is: 93.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    82.62 : 113.94 = 68.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    82.62/113.94 = 68.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    82.62x = 113.94 × 68.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    82.62x = 7,752.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,752.48/82.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.83

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