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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.59, 168.71 and 82.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.59, 168.71 and 82.17 is: 123.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.59 : 168.71 = 82.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.59/168.71 = 82.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.59x = 168.71 × 82.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.59x = 13,862.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,862.49/112.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.12

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