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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85, 117.26 and 82.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85, 117.26 and 82.16 is: 113.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85 : 117.26 = 82.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85/117.26 = 82.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85x = 117.26 × 82.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85x = 9,634.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,634.08/85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.34

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