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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 83.70, 126.08 and 68.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 83.70, 126.08 and 68.67 is: 103.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    83.70 : 126.08 = 68.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    83.70/126.08 = 68.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    83.70x = 126.08 × 68.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    83.70x = 8,657.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,657.57/83.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.44

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