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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 82.19, 113.36 and 71.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 82.19, 113.36 and 71.25 is: 98.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    82.19 : 113.36 = 71.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    82.19/113.36 = 71.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    82.19x = 113.36 × 71.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    82.19x = 8,076.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,076.54/82.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.27

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