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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 83.16, 114.59 and 69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 83.16, 114.59 and 69 is: 95.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    83.16 : 114.59 = 69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    83.16/114.59 = 69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    83.16x = 114.59 × 69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    83.16x = 7,906.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,906.37/83.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.07

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