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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.53, 143.13 and 85.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.53, 143.13 and 85.32 is: 117.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.53 : 143.13 = 85.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.53/143.13 = 85.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.53x = 143.13 × 85.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.53x = 12,211.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,211.85/103.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.95

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