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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 83.52, 114.96 and 69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 83.52, 114.96 and 69 is: 94.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    83.52 : 114.96 = 69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    83.52/114.96 = 69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    83.52x = 114.96 × 69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    83.52x = 7,932.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,932.24/83.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.97

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