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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 82.12, 122.56 and 73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 82.12, 122.56 and 73 is: 108.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    82.12 : 122.56 = 73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    82.12/122.56 = 73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    82.12x = 122.56 × 73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    82.12x = 8,946.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,946.88/82.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.95

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