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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.62, 143.06 and 84.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.62, 143.06 and 84.45 is: 116.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.62 : 143.06 = 84.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.62/143.06 = 84.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.62x = 143.06 × 84.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.62x = 12,080.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,080.99/103.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.59

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