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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.92, 143.04 and 74.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.92, 143.04 and 74.64 is: 102.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.92 : 143.04 = 74.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.92/143.04 = 74.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.92x = 143.04 × 74.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.92x = 10,676.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,676.51/103.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.74

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