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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 82.11, 113.10 and 65.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 82.11, 113.10 and 65.71 is: 90.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    82.11 : 113.10 = 65.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    82.11/113.10 = 65.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    82.11x = 113.10 × 65.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    82.11x = 7,431.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,431.70/82.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.50

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