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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.91, 143.44 and 79.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.91, 143.44 and 79.45 is: 109.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.91 : 143.44 = 79.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.91/143.44 = 79.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.91x = 143.44 × 79.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.91x = 11,395.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,395.75/103.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.67

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