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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 82, 113.32 and 74.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 82, 113.32 and 74.64 is: 103.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    82 : 113.32 = 74.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    82/113.32 = 74.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    82x = 113.32 × 74.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    82x = 8,458.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,458.20/82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.15

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