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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.86, 143.94 and 102.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.86, 143.94 and 102.30 is: 141.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.86 : 143.94 = 102.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.86/143.94 = 102.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.86x = 143.94 × 102.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.86x = 14,725.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,725.06/103.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.78

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