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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.83, 143.28 and 57.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.83, 143.28 and 57.20 is: 78.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.83 : 143.28 = 57.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.83/143.28 = 57.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.83x = 143.28 × 57.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.83x = 8,194.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,194.90/103.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.93

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