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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 82.91, 114.38 and 67.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 82.91, 114.38 and 67.39 is: 92.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    82.91 : 114.38 = 67.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    82.91/114.38 = 67.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    82.91x = 114.38 × 67.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    82.91x = 7,707.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,707.45/82.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.96

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