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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.86, 169.20 and 82.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.86, 169.20 and 82.50 is: 123.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.86 : 169.20 = 82.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.86/169.20 = 82.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.86x = 169.20 × 82.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.86x = 13,959.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,959.00/112.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.68

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