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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.38, 143.88 and 82.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.38, 143.88 and 82.54 is: 113.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.38 : 143.88 = 82.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.38/143.88 = 82.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.38x = 143.88 × 82.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.38x = 11,875.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,875.86/104.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.78

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