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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 82.69, 123.91 and 65.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 82.69, 123.91 and 65.50 is: 98.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    82.69 : 123.91 = 65.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    82.69/123.91 = 65.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    82.69x = 123.91 × 65.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    82.69x = 8,116.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,116.11/82.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.15

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