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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 82.85, 113.97 and 71.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 82.85, 113.97 and 71.76 is: 98.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    82.85 : 113.97 = 71.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    82.85/113.97 = 71.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    82.85x = 113.97 × 71.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    82.85x = 8,177.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,177.79/82.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.71

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