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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.90, 155.55 and 82.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.90, 155.55 and 82.82 is: 123.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.90 : 155.55 = 82.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.90/155.55 = 82.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.90x = 155.55 × 82.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.90x = 12,882.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,882.65/103.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.99

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