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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 82.55, 113.84 and 61.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 82.55, 113.84 and 61.86 is: 85.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    82.55 : 113.84 = 61.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    82.55/113.84 = 61.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    82.55x = 113.84 × 61.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    82.55x = 7,042.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,042.49/82.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.31

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