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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.17, 154.74 and 82.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.17, 154.74 and 82.92 is: 124.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.17 : 154.74 = 82.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.17/154.74 = 82.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.17x = 154.74 × 82.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.17x = 12,831.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,831.04/103.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.37

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