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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 83.96, 115.67 and 69.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 83.96, 115.67 and 69.11 is: 95.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    83.96 : 115.67 = 69.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    83.96/115.67 = 69.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    83.96x = 115.67 × 69.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    83.96x = 7,993.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,993.61/83.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.21

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