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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.91, 143.43 and 87.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.91, 143.43 and 87.53 is: 120.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.91 : 143.43 = 87.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.91/143.43 = 87.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.91x = 143.43 × 87.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.91x = 12,554.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,554.43/103.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.82

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