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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 82.14, 113.37 and 58.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 82.14, 113.37 and 58.86 is: 81.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    82.14 : 113.37 = 58.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    82.14/113.37 = 58.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    82.14x = 113.37 × 58.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    82.14x = 6,672.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,672.96/82.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.24

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