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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.83, 141.76 and 82.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.83, 141.76 and 82.17 is: 113.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.83 : 141.76 = 82.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.83/141.76 = 82.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.83x = 141.76 × 82.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.83x = 11,648.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,648.42/102.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.28

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