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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 82.65, 123.81 and 67.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 82.65, 123.81 and 67.24 is: 100.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    82.65 : 123.81 = 67.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    82.65/123.81 = 67.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    82.65x = 123.81 × 67.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    82.65x = 8,324.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,324.50/82.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.72

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