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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.78, 143.40 and 74.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.78, 143.40 and 74.80 is: 103.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.78 : 143.40 = 74.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.78/143.40 = 74.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.78x = 143.40 × 74.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.78x = 10,726.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,726.32/103.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.36

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