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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112.92, 169.25 and 82.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112.92, 169.25 and 82.61 is: 123.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112.92 : 169.25 = 82.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112.92/169.25 = 82.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112.92x = 169.25 × 82.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112.92x = 13,981.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,981.75/112.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.82

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