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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.78, 143.04 and 81.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.78, 143.04 and 81.90 is: 112.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.78 : 143.04 = 81.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.78/143.04 = 81.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.78x = 143.04 × 81.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.78x = 11,714.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,714.98/103.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.88

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