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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 82.94, 114.51 and 68.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 82.94, 114.51 and 68.93 is: 95.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    82.94 : 114.51 = 68.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    82.94/114.51 = 68.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    82.94x = 114.51 × 68.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    82.94x = 7,893.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,893.17/82.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.17

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