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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.64, 143 and 57.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.64, 143 and 57.64 is: 79.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.64 : 143 = 57.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.64/143 = 57.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.64x = 143 × 57.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.64x = 8,242.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,242.52/103.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.53

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