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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 82.76, 123.49 and 82.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 82.76, 123.49 and 82.16 is: 122.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    82.76 : 123.49 = 82.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    82.76/123.49 = 82.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    82.76x = 123.49 × 82.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    82.76x = 10,145.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,145.94/82.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.59

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