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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 83.16, 124.60 and 68.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 83.16, 124.60 and 68.76 is: 103.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    83.16 : 124.60 = 68.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    83.16/124.60 = 68.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    83.16x = 124.60 × 68.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    83.16x = 8,567.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,567.50/83.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.02

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