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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.78, 143.22 and 60.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.78, 143.22 and 60.14 is: 83.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.78 : 143.22 = 60.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.78/143.22 = 60.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.78x = 143.22 × 60.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.78x = 8,613.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,613.50/103.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.00

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