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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 83.91, 125.68 and 69.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 83.91, 125.68 and 69.43 is: 103.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    83.91 : 125.68 = 69.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    83.91/125.68 = 69.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    83.91x = 125.68 × 69.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    83.91x = 8,725.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,725.95/83.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.99

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