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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 82.08, 122.94 and 82.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 82.08, 122.94 and 82.08 is: 122.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    82.08 : 122.94 = 82.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    82.08/122.94 = 82.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    82.08x = 122.94 × 82.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    82.08x = 10,090.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,090.92/82.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.94

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