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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.68, 143 and 79.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.68, 143 and 79.20 is: 109.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.68 : 143 = 79.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.68/143 = 79.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.68x = 143 × 79.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.68x = 11,325.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,325.60/103.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.24

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