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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.76, 168.98 and 82.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.76, 168.98 and 82.25 is: 123.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.76 : 168.98 = 82.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.76/168.98 = 82.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.76x = 168.98 × 82.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.76x = 13,897.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,897.35/112.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.25

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