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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.62, 143.01 and 72.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.62, 143.01 and 72.48 is: 100.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.62 : 143.01 = 72.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.62/143.01 = 72.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.62x = 143.01 × 72.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.62x = 10,365.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,365.36/103.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.03

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