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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.86, 155.52 and 82.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.86, 155.52 and 82.14 is: 123.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.86 : 155.52 = 82.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.86/155.52 = 82.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.86x = 155.52 × 82.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.86x = 12,774.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,774.41/103.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.00

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