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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.61, 143 and 62.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.61, 143 and 62.19 is: 85.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.61 : 143 = 62.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.61/143 = 62.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.61x = 143 × 62.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.61x = 8,892.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,892.46/103.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.83

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