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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 82.85, 114.23 and 68.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 82.85, 114.23 and 68.81 is: 94.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    82.85 : 114.23 = 68.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    82.85/114.23 = 68.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    82.85x = 114.23 × 68.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    82.85x = 7,859.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,859.82/82.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.87

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