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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 83.20, 114.28 and 68.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 83.20, 114.28 and 68.64 is: 94.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    83.20 : 114.28 = 68.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    83.20/114.28 = 68.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    83.20x = 114.28 × 68.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    83.20x = 7,844.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,844.18/83.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.28

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