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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.21, 169.34 and 82.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.21, 169.34 and 82.17 is: 122.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.21 : 169.34 = 82.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.21/169.34 = 82.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.21x = 169.34 × 82.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.21x = 13,914.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,914.26/113.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.91

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