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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.19, 154.68 and 82.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.19, 154.68 and 82.58 is: 113.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.19 : 154.68 = 82.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.19/154.68 = 82.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.19x = 154.68 × 82.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.19x = 12,773.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,773.47/112.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.86

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