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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.58, 143 and 72.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.58, 143 and 72.54 is: 100.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.58 : 143 = 72.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.58/143 = 72.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.58x = 143 × 72.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.58x = 10,373.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,373.22/103.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.15

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