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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 83.13, 114.68 and 68.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 83.13, 114.68 and 68.35 is: 94.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    83.13 : 114.68 = 68.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    83.13/114.68 = 68.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    83.13x = 114.68 × 68.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    83.13x = 7,837.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,837.46/83.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.28

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