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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.41, 155.32 and 83.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.41, 155.32 and 83.16 is: 124.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.41 : 155.32 = 83.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.41/155.32 = 83.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.41x = 155.32 × 83.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.41x = 12,916.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,916.20/103.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.90

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