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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 82.92, 114.56 and 68.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 82.92, 114.56 and 68.56 is: 94.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    82.92 : 114.56 = 68.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    82.92/114.56 = 68.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    82.92x = 114.56 × 68.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    82.92x = 7,854.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,854.23/82.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.72

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