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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.78, 143.03 and 96.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.78, 143.03 and 96.46 is: 132.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.78 : 143.03 = 96.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.78/143.03 = 96.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.78x = 143.03 × 96.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.78x = 13,796.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,796.56/103.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.94

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