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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 82.67, 113.82 and 71.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 82.67, 113.82 and 71.69 is: 98.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    82.67 : 113.82 = 71.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    82.67/113.82 = 71.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    82.67x = 113.82 × 71.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    82.67x = 8,159.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,159.76/82.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.70

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