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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 82.50, 123.61 and 68.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 82.50, 123.61 and 68.14 is: 102.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    82.50 : 123.61 = 68.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    82.50/123.61 = 68.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    82.50x = 123.61 × 68.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    82.50x = 8,422.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,422.79/82.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.09

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