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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.65, 168.72 and 82.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.65, 168.72 and 82.13 is: 123.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.65 : 168.72 = 82.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.65/168.72 = 82.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.65x = 168.72 × 82.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.65x = 13,856.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,856.13/112.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.00

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