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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.84, 143.31 and 76.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.84, 143.31 and 76.35 is: 105.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.84 : 143.31 = 76.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.84/143.31 = 76.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.84x = 143.31 × 76.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.84x = 10,941.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,941.74/103.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.37

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