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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.22, 143.83 and 82.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.22, 143.83 and 82.12 is: 113.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.22 : 143.83 = 82.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.22/143.83 = 82.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.22x = 143.83 × 82.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.22x = 11,811.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,811.32/104.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.33

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