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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.78, 143.17 and 66.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.78, 143.17 and 66.93 is: 92.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.78 : 143.17 = 66.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.78/143.17 = 66.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.78x = 143.17 × 66.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.78x = 9,581.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,581.66/103.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.33

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