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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 82.86, 114.28 and 68.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 82.86, 114.28 and 68.28 is: 94.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    82.86 : 114.28 = 68.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    82.86/114.28 = 68.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    82.86x = 114.28 × 68.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    82.86x = 7,803.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,803.04/82.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.17

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