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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.03, 155.90 and 82.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.03, 155.90 and 82.27 is: 123.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.03 : 155.90 = 82.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.03/155.90 = 82.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.03x = 155.90 × 82.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.03x = 12,825.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,825.89/104.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.29

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