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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.16, 143.70 and 82.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.16, 143.70 and 82.40 is: 113.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.16 : 143.70 = 82.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.16/143.70 = 82.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.16x = 143.70 × 82.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.16x = 11,840.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,840.88/104.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.68

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