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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 83.61, 115.02 and 69.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 83.61, 115.02 and 69.66 is: 95.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    83.61 : 115.02 = 69.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    83.61/115.02 = 69.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    83.61x = 115.02 × 69.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    83.61x = 8,012.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,012.29/83.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.83

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