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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.63, 117.01 and 68.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.63, 117.01 and 68.23 is: 94.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.63 : 117.01 = 68.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.63/117.01 = 68.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.63x = 117.01 × 68.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.63x = 7,983.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,983.59/84.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.34

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