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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 82.96, 113.96 and 67.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 82.96, 113.96 and 67.35 is: 92.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    82.96 : 113.96 = 67.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    82.96/113.96 = 67.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    82.96x = 113.96 × 67.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    82.96x = 7,674.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,674.87/82.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.51

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