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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104, 143.60 and 82.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104, 143.60 and 82.28 is: 113.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104 : 143.60 = 82.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104/143.60 = 82.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104x = 143.60 × 82.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104x = 11,815.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,815.41/104
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.61

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