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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.52, 157.61 and 82.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.52, 157.61 and 82.72 is: 123.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.52 : 157.61 = 82.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.52/157.61 = 82.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.52x = 157.61 × 82.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.52x = 13,037.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,037.50/105.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.55

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