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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.61, 143.07 and 83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.61, 143.07 and 83 is: 114.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.61 : 143.07 = 83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.61/143.07 = 83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.61x = 143.07 × 83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.61x = 11,874.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,874.81/103.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.61

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