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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 82.58, 123.66 and 74.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 82.58, 123.66 and 74.96 is: 112.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    82.58 : 123.66 = 74.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    82.58/123.66 = 74.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    82.58x = 123.66 × 74.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    82.58x = 9,268.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,268.94/82.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.25

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