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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 82.18, 113.48 and 66.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 82.18, 113.48 and 66.72 is: 92.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    82.18 : 113.48 = 66.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    82.18/113.48 = 66.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    82.18x = 113.48 × 66.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    82.18x = 7,571.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,571.39/82.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.13

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