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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 83.65, 115.33 and 68.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 83.65, 115.33 and 68.84 is: 94.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    83.65 : 115.33 = 68.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    83.65/115.33 = 68.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    83.65x = 115.33 × 68.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    83.65x = 7,938.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,938.97/83.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.91

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