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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.14, 115.98 and 68.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.14, 115.98 and 68.52 is: 94.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.14 : 115.98 = 68.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.14/115.98 = 68.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.14x = 115.98 × 68.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.14x = 7,946.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,946.95/84.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.45

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