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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 83, 114.54 and 69.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 83, 114.54 and 69.82 is: 96.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    83 : 114.54 = 69.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    83/114.54 = 69.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    83x = 114.54 × 69.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    83x = 7,997.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,997.18/83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.35

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