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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.84, 143.44 and 90.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.84, 143.44 and 90.20 is: 124.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.84 : 143.44 = 90.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.84/143.44 = 90.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.84x = 143.44 × 90.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.84x = 12,938.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,938.42/103.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.60

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