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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.82, 143.16 and 84.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.82, 143.16 and 84.14 is: 116.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.82 : 143.16 = 84.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.82/143.16 = 84.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.82x = 143.16 × 84.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.82x = 12,044.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,044.77/103.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.02

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