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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.93, 143.24 and 81.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.93, 143.24 and 81.75 is: 112.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.93 : 143.24 = 81.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.93/143.24 = 81.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.93x = 143.24 × 81.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.93x = 11,709.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,709.87/103.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.67

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