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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 82.66, 123.98 and 65.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 82.66, 123.98 and 65.52 is: 98.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    82.66 : 123.98 = 65.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    82.66/123.98 = 65.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    82.66x = 123.98 × 65.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    82.66x = 8,123.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,123.17/82.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.27

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