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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 83.92, 115.86 and 69.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 83.92, 115.86 and 69.46 is: 95.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    83.92 : 115.86 = 69.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    83.92/115.86 = 69.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    83.92x = 115.86 × 69.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    83.92x = 8,047.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,047.64/83.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.90

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