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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.91, 117.19 and 68.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.91, 117.19 and 68.50 is: 94.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.91 : 117.19 = 68.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.91/117.19 = 68.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.91x = 117.19 × 68.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.91x = 8,027.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,027.52/84.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.55

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