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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.83, 155.79 and 82.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.83, 155.79 and 82.39 is: 123.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.83 : 155.79 = 82.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.83/155.79 = 82.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.83x = 155.79 × 82.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.83x = 12,835.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,835.54/103.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.62

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