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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.81, 143.26 and 68.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.81, 143.26 and 68.88 is: 95.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.81 : 143.26 = 68.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.81/143.26 = 68.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.81x = 143.26 × 68.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.81x = 9,866.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,866.81/103.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.05

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