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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.62, 143.28 and 84.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.62, 143.28 and 84.54 is: 116.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.62 : 143.28 = 84.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.62/143.28 = 84.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.62x = 143.28 × 84.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.62x = 12,112.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,112.89/103.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.90

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