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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 82.42, 113.52 and 72.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 82.42, 113.52 and 72.70 is: 100.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    82.42 : 113.52 = 72.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    82.42/113.52 = 72.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    82.42x = 113.52 × 72.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    82.42x = 8,252.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,252.90/82.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.13

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