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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 83.52, 115 and 68.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 83.52, 115 and 68.92 is: 94.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    83.52 : 115 = 68.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    83.52/115 = 68.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    83.52x = 115 × 68.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    83.52x = 7,925.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,925.80/83.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.90

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