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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.92, 143.39 and 60.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.92, 143.39 and 60.24 is: 83.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.92 : 143.39 = 60.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.92/143.39 = 60.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.92x = 143.39 × 60.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.92x = 8,637.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,637.43/103.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.11

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