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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 82.14, 113.40 and 58.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 82.14, 113.40 and 58.65 is: 80.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    82.14 : 113.40 = 58.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    82.14/113.40 = 58.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    82.14x = 113.40 × 58.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    82.14x = 6,650.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,650.91/82.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.97

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