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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.71, 143.06 and 75.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.71, 143.06 and 75.99 is: 104.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.71 : 143.06 = 75.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.71/143.06 = 75.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.71x = 143.06 × 75.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.71x = 10,870.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,870.75/103.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.82

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