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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.97, 117.40 and 68.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.97, 117.40 and 68.50 is: 94.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.97 : 117.40 = 68.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.97/117.40 = 68.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.97x = 117.40 × 68.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.97x = 8,041.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,041.34/84.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.63

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