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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 82.55, 123.62 and 55.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 82.55, 123.62 and 55.55 is: 83.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    82.55 : 123.62 = 55.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    82.55/123.62 = 55.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    82.55x = 123.62 × 55.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    82.55x = 6,866.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,866.20/82.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.18

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