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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 83.85, 115.57 and 68.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 83.85, 115.57 and 68.25 is: 94.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    83.85 : 115.57 = 68.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    83.85/115.57 = 68.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    83.85x = 115.57 × 68.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    83.85x = 7,887.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,887.65/83.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.07

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