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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.22, 155.61 and 83.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.22, 155.61 and 83.70 is: 124.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.22 : 155.61 = 83.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.22/155.61 = 83.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.22x = 155.61 × 83.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.22x = 13,024.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,024.56/104.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.97

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