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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.43, 142.53 and 75.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.43, 142.53 and 75.72 is: 104.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.43 : 142.53 = 75.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.43/142.53 = 75.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.43x = 142.53 × 75.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.43x = 10,792.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,792.37/103.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.34

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