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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.22, 162.50 and 82.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.22, 162.50 and 82.86 is: 124.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.22 : 162.50 = 82.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.22/162.50 = 82.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.22x = 162.50 × 82.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.22x = 13,464.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,464.75/108.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.42

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