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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 83.23, 114.72 and 68.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 83.23, 114.72 and 68.45 is: 94.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    83.23 : 114.72 = 68.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    83.23/114.72 = 68.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    83.23x = 114.72 × 68.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    83.23x = 7,851.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,851.75/83.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.34

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